Ryanair pilot group demands Michael O'Leary quits the airline

Ryanair's CE is facing renewed turbulence over services as a pilot body sees more cancellations on the horizon. A group representing Ryanair pilots has called on Michael O'Leary to quit, claiming it is "inevitable" the airline is facing more costly cancellations. In its letter, the European Employee Representative Council (EERC) - an unofficial body representing mostly pilots based on the continent - tells him the carrier has failed to stem an exodus of pilots to rivals. Ryanair faced down a wave of anger before Christmas by saying it would, for the first time in its history, recognise unions. While that climb-down averted the prospect of strikes during the crucial festive season, the airline has only struck a recognition deal with a union representing British-based flyers since then. <br/>