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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

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O'Leary had previously refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for the comments

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he is "truly sorry" for describing rival airlines as "high-fare rapists".

He had previously refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for the comments.

"I have come to realise however that the word that I used so carelessly has caused considerable upset and offence to a wide number of people, especially to victims and survivors.