Ryanair Fined €256m for Blocking Ticket Sales on Online Travel Agencies

We from the travel and business world have seen some big news about Ryanair this December. The Italian Competition Authority has slapped the airline with a €256 million fine. This penalty came after regulators said Ryanair blocked or made it difficult for online travel agencies (OTAs) from selling its flight tickets. This ruling has sparked debate across Europe about airline sales, customer choice, and fair competition. This is major because Ryanair is one of the continent’s biggest budget carriers and its pricing strategies affect millions of travelers.