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Radio 4,19 Aug 2006,15 mins

Michael O’Leary

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Chief Executive of Ryanair Michael O'Leary is no stranger to controversy. He's prepared to take on all comers in his bid to drive down costs for his airline. But the new security measures introduced in the wake of the alleged bombings, are threatening that mission and Michael O'Leary says he'll sue the government if things don't get back to normal soon. The Independent's travel editor Simon Calder looks at the man who's revolutionized flying.

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