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O’Leary- Ryanair: Swine Flu Risk only to Asians, Mexicans in...
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by leconcierge | April 29, 2009 at 01:28 pm
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When I read in FT (April 29) the statement made in a press conference by Michael O'Leary of budget airline Ryanair that (I quote) the swine flu outbreak was a risk only to Asians and Mexicans “living in slums”, I was left wondering if I should blame his words on ignorance, insensitivity or prejudice....
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at 14:33 on April 29th, 2009
i know that wuz crazy! did ya see this?
at 15:52 on April 29th, 2009
Blame it on his deep set belief in Honesty!
at 15:52 on April 29th, 2009
Blame it on his deep set belief in Honesty!
at 15:52 on April 29th, 2009
Blame it on his deep set belief in Honesty!
at 15:52 on April 29th, 2009
Blame it on his deep set belief in Honesty!
at 16:36 on May 1st, 2009
He will say anything to get press coverage.
However the quote above is not really accurate ... I have included what he is reported to have said below.
“It is a tragedy only for people living ... in slums in Asia or Mexico,” said Mr O’Leary, according to a report by the AFP news agencies. “But will the honeymoon couple from Edinburgh die? No. A couple of Strepsils [a brand of throat lozenges] will do the job.”