Michael O'Leary escapes possible jail term

An application to jail Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary failed in the High Court today because papers in the case were…

An application to jail Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary failed in the High Court today because papers in the case were not properly served.

Justice Barry White found that the papers alleging breach of a court order were served on a secretary within the airline rather than the two executives, Mr O'Leary and David O'Brien, the company's director of flight and ground operations.

However, Mr Justice White granted an injuction compelling Ryanair to reinstate pilot John Goss to his flying duties.

Under the order the company has been restrained from suspending Mr Goss from his duties as captain.

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Mr Goss had been suspended on what the company argued were operational and safety grounds. A full hearing is due to take place at the end of May.