Airline Leader Talks About High Prices
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Michael O'Leary is the boss of Ryanair. Ryanair is an airline company. The airline flies many people across Europe. O'Leary said something strong about prices. He said some airlines charge too much money.
What Did He Say?
O'Leary talked about other airlines. He said these airlines are very expensive. He said regular people cannot pay for tickets on these airlines. He used a strong word to describe them. He thinks these companies are not fair to customers.
Why Does This Matter?
Flying is popular in Europe. Many people want to travel by plane. But plane tickets cost a lot of money. O'Leary thinks some airlines make prices too high. He says his airline, Ryanair, has cheaper prices. He wants people to fly with Ryanair instead.
Different Airlines, Different Prices
There are many airlines in Europe. Some airlines charge a lot of money for tickets. Other airlines charge less money. Customers want cheap prices. They shop around to find good deals. O'Leary says Ryanair gives people the best prices.
What People Think
Some people agree with O'Leary. They think airline prices are too high. Other people think airlines need to charge more. Flying is expensive to run. Airlines need money to buy fuel and fix planes. The talk about prices continues in Europe.
Discussion Questions
- Do you like to fly on airplanes? Why or why not?
- What airline do you know? Is it expensive or cheap?
- How much money should a plane ticket cost?
- Do you think companies should charge less money?
- What is more important to you: cheap price or good service on an airline?
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