Skift Take
A series of unexpected landings in Spain have led authorities to question whether Ryanair has taken its cost-cutting practices too far and put all fliers at risk by flying with far too little fuel.
Ryanair is facing an investigation by aviation authorities in Ireland and Spain following accusations that the airline is “courting disaster” by flying with near-empty fuel tanks in a bid to cut costs.
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] The Irish DOT reports RyanAir's safety standard are on par with the rest of Europe. Photo by Mikel Ortega.[/caption]
The decision came at a meeting in Dublin yesterday and follows a series of incidents in Spanish airspace involving the no-frills carrier.
On Sunday, a flight from Paris to Tenerife was diverted to Madrid due to a technical issue; on Saturday, a Ryanair flight w
