Ryanair 'sacked' captain who used legal authority to extend cabin crew's rest period

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Ryanair has allegedly sacked a captain stationed at its Barcelona base after he exercised his legally granted authority to extend rest periods for cabin crew members who had been working beyond their normal hours.The SEPLA pilots' union, which represents a portion of Ryanair's pilot workforce in Spain, described the airline's decision as "deeply worrying."According to the union, the termination risks discouraging captains across the industry from enacting their rights under Commander's Discretion and may now fear disciplinary action.SEPLA said: "No commander should be forced to choose between protecting flight safety and protecting their employment." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The union confirmed it is pursuing every available legal avenue to reinstate the dismissed Captain.European aviation is governed by a framework of rules limiting how long pilots and cabin crew can remain on duty.

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