UK gov rejects Ryanair's ultimatum....

Ryanair yesterday issued the British government with a seven-day ultimatum to restore security measures at UK airports to normal levels or face legal action for compensation for disruption to its services.

However, the British Department for Transport last night ruled out any imminent return to "normal" security measures. It said it had "no intention of compromising security" and did not anticipate changing requirements in the next seven days.

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He [Ryanair founder Michael O'Leary] said the airline was not that concerned about receiving compensation, and that it just wanted to get the airports back to normal. "This is about preventing a bunch of lunatics from changing our lives."

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"We are not in danger of dying at the hands of toiletries. Normal security measures have successfully prevented any terrorist attack on any British plane in the last 25 years."[emphasis mine]

O'Leary's on a tear!!

Now it remains to be seen if he'll follow up his threats to sue with action.

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