Ryanair charges Unfair France

Europe’s leading low-cost carrier, Ryanair, has filed its objection with the European Commission (EC) based on the argument that Air France’s receipt of $1.29 billion is undoubtedly an unfair state aid. Ryanair, who had recently announced its choice of Marseilles as the 16th European base, called it a ‘rampant monopoly in the French Market.’ The collection was made in lieu of landing rights offered at publicly owned airports in France. Airports fix charges for domestic flights at 50% as compared to those charged for services to other European states, which is illegal under European law and thus it serves as an unfair advantage and gives the upper hand to France’s national flag carrier. The no-frills carrier wants the French major to return the illegal aid and amendment.

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