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Why is Michael O'Leary telling Nats to replace its chief with 'someone competent?'

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary listens to a question during a press conference with Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair, and Jason McGuinness, Commercial Director, to talk about the future of the company's operation in the Portuguese market on July 23, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Credit: Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has taken a fresh swipe at his apparent nemesis after a weekend of delays at one of the U.K.’s busiest airports, calling for the man he sees as responsible to step down and “allow someone competent” to take his place.

London Gatwick Airport was beset with air traffic control issues over the weekend owing to staff shortages at its contractor Nats. Some 57 flights were canceled from the airport, while another 240 were delayed on Sunday.

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