19/09/2017
Just heard the news of the real reason why Ryanair had to cancel so many flights.
2 weeks ago Michael O'leary sent out a group text to all his staff on WhatsApp stating that he was organising a bus to the National Ploughing Championships for Tuesday. The cost for the bus would be only 99p. The head of the pilots unions said it would be nice for the pilots to come together, bonding for the day taking part in the very popular sports of farmers such as wellie throwing, pikeing bales of hay and the fencing contest. He was in undated with bookings from 300 ryanair captains. So 6 buses were laid on for the day with the 300 captains ringing in sick. Cpt Tim o Neill who flys out of some airport no one ever heard of said " sur it will be a mad day out at the ploughing". When the media heard of this they questioned why was it only Captains who were going? A spokesperson for ryanair confirmed that they were the only people working for ryanair who could afford the 99p cover charge . We can also confirm that an email was sent to those going stating that they would be additional charges to cover the cost of diesel, M50 toll, pay the bus driver, parking fees and there would be no bathroom facilities on board. It's a pure disgrace the way they are treating us says Cpt John Buttercup. A pure disgrace it is.
So at 6am this morning as 300 pilots stood outside dublin airport with their packed lunches and wellies , an announcement could be heard over the intercom stating that the buses heading to the ploughing have been cancelled. Due to circumstances outside of ryanair control, we cannot issue refunds at this time and to make alternative arrangements. When questioned Cpt E Sanchez said who do they think they are canceling our buses at such short notice. My whole day at the ploughing ruined. It's a pure disgrace boy the way they treat us. But I will get there today. I'm looking forward to meeting the guys in the Met Eirann stand and can't wait to meet my idol Jean Byrne.
That evening after making alternative arrangements to get to the ploughing, the pilots could be seen leaving the event with loads of plastic bags full of caps, pens and stuff they really don't need. As he was leaving, Cpt Sean o Brien spotted Anna May McHugh baking scones in a tent and had to run over to get a selfie with her. Your the best Anna. I think your so cool. Can I ask why is it called the ploughing Championships. I've been here all day and Sur I didn't see anyone ploughing. She said "do you see that gap at the far end of the field, beyond that gap about 3 miles away you can see some ploughing going on " .
At a press conference today with Michael o Leary in relation to all the flights been cancelled over the ploughing, he said he can't see what all the hype is all about with the ploughing Championships.
