Ryanair boss says airline will dispute account of passenger who said they were partially sucked out of window – as it happened
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•Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:13:03 GMT
📰 What Happened
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says the airline disputes a passenger's claim. Ljubisa Karovic, 61, said he was partly sucked out of a window on a July flight.
The plane was flying from Greece to Germany when a window broke. He suffered neck and shoulder injuries.
O'Leary says the passenger was pulled towards the window but never out of it. He said the man was wearing his seatbelt.
🔍 The Backstory
A report found that engine debris broke the window. US safety investigators are looking into the incident.
The case has drawn wide attention because plane window failures are very rare. Such events are treated as serious safety matters.
Ryanair is one of Europe's biggest airlines and is known for its outspoken boss. The airline's annual meeting took place on Thursday.
🎯 Why It Matters
It raises questions about how safe older planes are. It also shows how fast a company can clash with a customer over what happened.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says the airline disputes a passenger's claim. Ljubisa Karovic, 61, said he was partly sucked out of a window on a July flight.
The plane was flying from Greece to Germany when a window broke. He suffered neck and shoulder injuries.
O'Leary says the passenger was pulled towards the window but never out of it. He said the man was wearing his seatbelt.
A report found that engine debris broke the window. US safety investigators are looking into the incident.
The case has drawn wide attention because plane window failures are very rare. Such events are treated as serious safety matters.
Ryanair is one of Europe's biggest airlines and is known for its outspoken boss. The airline's annual meeting took place on Thursday.
It raises questions about how safe older planes are. It also shows how fast a company can clash with a customer over what happened.