Aviation

Ryanair wins EU court fight over pandemic aid for Air France-KLM

The Irish company has won its latest challenge against billions of euros of state aid given to rival airlines during the pandemic

Aer Lingus and Ryanair planes grounded at Dublin Airport during the pandemic lockdown. Picture: Getty

Ryanair has won a European Union court challenge against billions of euros of state aid for rival Air France-KLM, in the latest round of the carrier’s campaign against allegedly unfair subsidies during the pandemic.

The EU’s General Court on Wednesday annulled the bloc’s approvals for the aid in rulings in Luxembourg.

The European Commission approved €7 billion in French aid and a separate €4 billion recapitalisation during 2020 and 2021, aimed at giving Air France-KLM ...