Ryanair customers warned of flight chaos amid row over unions' 'laughable' demands

Ryanair customers have been warned they could face major travel disruption during the Easter getaway amid a row with unions. The budget airline’s boss, Michael O’Leary, said he would refuse to give in to “laughable” demands being made by pilots. And the airline warned customers they could face even more disruption in the coming weeks and months, saying: “As we finalise union discussions along similar lines to that agreed in the UK, we expect some localised disruptions and adverse PR so investors should be prepared for the same." Ryanair has pledged to increase pilot pay by 20% and beef up its cabin crews, a move that will see staff costs rise by an additional E45m this year. The airline also agreed to recognise the Balpa trade union representing pilots. <br/>