Italian Antitrust Authority Imposes EUR255 Million Fine on Ryanair Over Booking RestrictionsThe Italian competition watchdog has levied a substantial penalty of EUR255.8 million against Ryanair, one of Europe's leading budget airlines, following an investigation into the airline's booking practices. The authority concluded that Ryanair had misused its dominant market position by limiting the ability of third-party travel agencies and intermediaries to book its flights between April 2023 and April 2025. According to the findings, Ryanair implemented technical measures that restricted travel agencies from accessing and combining its flight offerings with additional services, such as connecting flights or travel insurance. The investigation highlighted that these practices were only relaxed in April 2025, when Ryanair re-enabled booking system access for third-party agencies. The case brings renewed attention to the ongoing tensions between airlines and third-party travel sellers over access to flight inventories and the right to package services.

Source: The Munich Eye December 23, 2025 21:05 UTC