Ryanair Boss Apologises Over 'High-Fare Rapists' Remarks
Michael O'Leary says his choice of words was "careless" and pledges it will not happen again, according to the BBC.

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has apologised after using the phrase "high-fare rapists" in remarks that drew criticism, the BBC reported.
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless," according to the BBC, and said "it won't happen again."
Further details of the context in which the remarks were made were not immediately available.
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