Ryanair offers aircraft for rescue missions and urgent supplies
Ryanair has offered its fleet of aircraft to European govts, both for rescue flights of citizens left stranded abroad due to Covid-19 restrictions, and to move vital medicines, personal protective equipment and emergency food supplies. The airline, which is stopping most flights from Tuesday onwards, also said it does not expect regular passenger flights to resume until June at the earliest. The carrier said it was in talks with govts on how it can best assist them and will charge only for costs. It is currently working with authorities here to help bring back Irish citizens who are trapped in Spain. “As Europe’s borders become congested or closed, it’s vital Ryanair plays its part to keep vital medicines and food supplies moving. We’re continuing to work with EU govts on rescue flights,” CE Michael O’Leary said. <br/>
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Ryanair offers aircraft for rescue missions and urgent supplies
Ryanair has offered its fleet of aircraft to European govts, both for rescue flights of citizens left stranded abroad due to Covid-19 restrictions, and to move vital medicines, personal protective equipment and emergency food supplies. The airline, which is stopping most flights from Tuesday onwards, also said it does not expect regular passenger flights to resume until June at the earliest. The carrier said it was in talks with govts on how it can best assist them and will charge only for costs. It is currently working with authorities here to help bring back Irish citizens who are trapped in Spain. “As Europe’s borders become congested or closed, it’s vital Ryanair plays its part to keep vital medicines and food supplies moving. We’re continuing to work with EU govts on rescue flights,” CE Michael O’Leary said. <br/>
