He was interrupted in mid-action. Ryanair airline boss Michael O’Leary was slapped on Thursday by environmental activists in front of the buildings of the European Commission in Brussels, according to images broadcast by Belgian television channel LN24.
“Welcome to Belgium, stop polluting,” shouted two activists, smashing two cream pies on her face. The scene occurred in the middle of the street, while the controversial boss of the Irish company was preparing for a press conference about the strikes affecting the company in Belgium.
“Well done,” simply reacted Michael O’Leary, wiping his face in front of the cameras.
“Warm welcome to Brussels”
“A warm welcome to Brussels today,” the company said a little later on the X network (formerly Twitter), posting a photo of its tart boss.
Warm welcome in Brussels today to celebrate RYR’s 7 new routes for Winter 23. Pengers so happy with our routes and petition that they’re celebrating with cake. We’ve got tasty low fares! pic.twitter.com/MpT6ssSX6a
—Ryanair (@Ryanair) September 7, 2023
“Pengers are so satisfied” with the new routes opened by Ryanair next winter “that they are celebrating the event with cakes. Our rates are deliciously low! “, quipped the group.
Belgium-based Ryanair pilots have announced a new strike movement for September 14 and 15. They blame their employer for not respecting local social regulations. In particular, the pilots are demanding better wages and more rest time. This is their fourth strike in two months.
The Irish company is regularly criticized by trade unions in the sector for its personnel management methods and the working conditions of its pilots.