Ryanair to appeal Italian antitrust fine for harming travel agencies
( December 23, 2025, 10:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Ryanair has said it will "immediately appeal" a €255 million Italian antitrust fine imposed on Tuesday for using its dominant market position to hamper travel agencies from selling its tickets and other services. Ryanair denies holding a dominant position in Italy and argues that the “legally unsound” ruling ignores a Milan court precedent holding that its distribution model “undoubtedly benefits consumers.” It adds that the Italian authority's decision itself acknowledges its current agreements with online travel agencies as lawful.Press release attached....
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