Ryanair has announced it will stop flights to and from the Azores starting March 29, 2026, due to high airport fees imposed by ANA. The airline criticized the Portuguese government for its inaction.
The Italian competition authority has imposed a €255.7 million fine on Ryanair, alleging the airline engaged in abusive practices that hindered the ability of travel agents to sell its services. According to AeroTime, the AGCM found Ryanair used its dominant position to block or complicate online access to its offerings and coerced travel agents into making unfair distribution agreements.
A public spat has erupted between Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk over in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity. Ryanair ruled out installing Starlink due to cost concerns and aerodynamic drag, while Musk criticized O'Leary's aviation expertise.
A 38-year-old man based in the UK has been jailed for over four years in prison after orchestrating a $52 million fraud selling fake commercial aircraft used by global airlines. The scam involved over 60,000 engine parts worth $9.
Edinburgh Airport suspended all flight operations on December 5 following an IT failure affecting its air traffic control provider, Air Navigation Solutions. Major carriers including Delta, British Airways, Ryanair, and KLM were forced to divert aircraft to alternate airports.