Jim Callaghan

Jim Callaghan

Jim Callaghan is the CEO of One Sky Claims Solutions Limited (OSS), a company providing innovative solutions to airlines on the handling of EU261 and Montreal Convention passenger related claims. He is a true veteran of the airline industry with over 20-years’ experience advising airlines on legal and regulatory issues, both in law firms; as a member of the senior management teams of such airlines as Ryanair and Etihad Airways; and in a consulting capacity.
In his current role, Jim is hoping to bring airlines real relief from EU regulation 261, which is not only draining airlines financially, but also wastes huge internal resources. He has experience dealing with this problem while at Ryanair, Europe’s largest LCC, but also from the perspective of a non-European premium carrier, Etihad Airways.
While at Ryanair Jim established and chaired the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) to lobby on behalf of the European Low Fares Sector, including on regulations such as EU261. He fought a number of battles on behalf of Ryanair and ELFAA on EU261 and ELFAA was the first organisation to challenge the legality of the regulation in the ECJ.
Jim is a regular speaker at industry conferences and also publishes articles on a variety of aviation related topics. He has a true passion for the industry.