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Ryanair clashes with Italy’s watchdog as antitrust fine looms

By Anna Ferrari ( December 11, 2025, 17:29 GMT | Insight) -- Ryanair appeared before Italy’s antitrust authority on Wednesday for a closed-door hearing as it seeks to head off a potential fine. The probe concerns alleged efforts to hinder travel agencies’ sale of its flights and services and steer customers toward Ryanair’s own channels. The sharp divide between the parties at the hearing suggests settlement is unlikely, paving the way for a year-end decision on whether to impose an infringement finding and fine for abuse of dominant position or to close the case, MLex has learned.Ryanair appeared before Italian antitrust investigators at a closed-door hearing on Wednesday in a bid to avert a looming antitrust fine, MLex has learned....

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