(Dec 23): Ryanair Holdings plc was fined nearly €256 million (RM1.23 billion) by Italy’s antitrust watchdog for allegedly using an “abusive strategy” to thwart customers who booked through travel agencies. Ryanair also pressured agencies into restrictive contracts, stymied bundling with other services, and publicly attacked non-partners, the Italian watchdog added. The relationship with Dublin-based Ryanair and Italian authorities has been strained in recent years. Tensions mounted in the summer of 2023, when the government issued a decree capping tickets for domestic airline tickets to Italian island destinations. Online travel agency group eu travel tech welcomed the Italian fine, saying Ryanair’s practices “pursued one single goal: preventing consumers from easily comparing and combining travel options on online platforms”.

Source: The Edge Markets December 23, 2025 11:33 UTC