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Ryanair CEO calls EU chief Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' over flight taxes
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary criticised EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, saying she talks about competitiveness but does nothing to achieve it. He wants a tax on all flights arriving in or departing from Europe, including American and Chinese carriers. O'Leary also warned that Ryanair expects airfares to rise significantly next year due to higher oil prices.
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