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Posted on December 23, 2025
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Italy fines Ryanair €255M for allegedly abusing its dominant position by restricting travel agents from booking flights with other services.
ROME, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Italy's competition authority said on Monday it had fined Irish airline Ryanair 255 million euros ($300.19 million) for alleged abuse of dominant position by blocking or making it harder for travel agents to books its flights in combination with other services.
($1 = 0.8495 euros)
(Reporting by Giulia Segreti, editing by Alvise Armellini)
A dominant position refers to a company's ability to operate independently of its competitors, customers, or suppliers, often leading to significant market power and influence over pricing and supply.
A fine is a monetary penalty imposed by a regulatory authority on a company or individual for violating laws or regulations. It serves as a deterrent against future infractions.
Market power is the ability of a company to influence the price and supply of goods or services in the market. Companies with significant market power can set prices above competitive levels.
Abuse of dominant position occurs when a dominant company engages in anti-competitive practices that harm competitors or consumers, such as predatory pricing or unfair trading conditions.
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