Italy fines Ryanair €255 million for abuse of dominant position
Airline must pay fine and cease restrictive booking practices
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Italy’s competition authority fined Ryanair €255 million for abusing its dominant market position in flight distribution.
Why it matters
The regulator found Ryanair restricted travel agency access to its booking systems and services between 2023 and 2025. The ruling imposes a financial penalty and requires cessation of anti-competitive practices.
Implications
- — Airlines must ensure distribution practices comply with competition law — violations risk fines and enforcement action
- — Platform and distribution teams must allow fair third-party access — restrictive controls risk regulatory penalties
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