Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said the airline would ⁠still be very profitable if fares were ‌flat this year

Former owner of Aer Arann and Aer Lingus Regional, Padraig O’Ceidigh, said airlines should be taking more responsibility.

On arrival, Dr Muhammad Asim was met by airport management and presented with a bottle of champagne and a luxury hamper from Cork Airport Duty Free.