In a major concession for Italian-based Ryanair cabin crew, airline executives have agreed to offer local employment contracts governed under Italian law. At present, Ryanair employs staff at bases across Europe but they are all employed under Irish contracts where the airline is headquartered. In the past, the airline has refused to offer local contracts, fearing they would “impact” costs and increase the “complexity” of its business model.
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