Ryanair could scrap UK domestic routes once Britain leaves EU

Ryanair could cease flights within Britain once the country leaves the EU, rather than take steps to comply with new regulations. As an Irish company, the carrier could require a UK air operating certificate in order to continue domestic services there once Brexit is implemented, CFO Neil Sorahan said Wednesday. Since only 2% of Ryanair’s network involves intra-UK operations, it may decide to withdraw the flights, Sorahan said. Routes affected would include Edinburgh and Glasgow to London Stansted, Belfast-London Gatwick, and 3 from Londonderry. EasyJet faces a potentially tougher challenge since it may require a European license to carry on operating the bulk of its current timetable. The airline has said that it’s actively exploring how best to approach the problem and could even buy another company to acquire an AOC. <br/>