EU criticizes Italy for leveling field to protect Alitalia

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British Airways has filed a complaint with the European Union i n response to a ruling by Italy's civil aviation authority that requires foreign airlines to raise ariline ticket fares to meet that of Italy's national air line Alitalia . The European Commission has criticized Italy for its effort to protect Alitalia from foreign competitors and will rule on the issue in the weeks ahead.

United Kingdom, Italy, Europe, Foreign operations, Commodity & service prices, Prices and rates, Economic policy, Political aspects, British Airways PLC, Price fixing, Protectionism, Airline tickets, Foreign business enterprises, Company pricing policy, Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A.

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Ryanair's prospects hurt by EU ruling: low-cost airline market faces setback as decision limits small-airport pacts

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The European Union ruled that aspects of a deal between a Belgian airport and Ryanair Holdings PLC are illegal, requiring the airline to repay approximately one third of the monetary incentives it received since setting up a base there, a total of about euro 4.5 mil. Implications of an appeal and impact on securities and ticket prices are discussed.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Company legal issue, Cases, Contracts, European Union, Contract agreement, Incentives (Business)

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Ryanair braces for EU ruling

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Ryanair Holdings is awaiting a ruling by the European Commission on whether or not the carrier received illegal goverment aid. The charges cover Ryanair's operations at Charleroi Airport in Belgium.

Administration of General Economic Programs, TRANSPORTATION BY AIR, Air Transportation, Grants to Business, Powers and duties, Air transportation industry, Subsidies, Government finance, Charleroi, Belgium

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