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Ryanair submits compensation claim against government

Ryanair has said it will donate any possible proceeds made from a compensation claim against the UK government to charity.

Recent security alerts in UK airports forced many flights to be cancelled in fear of a possible terrorist attack causing serious personal injuries to thousands of holidaymakers.

Unhappy with the way security measures were put in place, Ryanair spoke with compensation solicitors and decided to make a compensation claim for £3 million against the UK Government for the disruptions caused to their flights.

Chief executive, Michael O'Leary wanted to make it clear that Ryanair would not be making a profit from the claim and would donate any potential compensation to the charity Orbis, which is helping to eliminate avoidable blindness in developing countries.

He said, "Since we don't wish to be seen to profit in any way from suing the government, all proceeds received from a successful compensation claim under the 2000 Transport Act will be donated to Ryanair's nominated charity."

For more information on the charity Orbis visit www.orbis.org/bins/index.asp