Ryanair and Lastminute.com

Ryanair has issued a statement noting a Swiss court decision regarding a Lastminute.com case.

The airline points out that it will have no practical impact on the airline since EU law entitles carriers to determine their own distribution models and to protect their websites by contractual terms of use.  Furthermore, the Irish Supreme Court has confirmed that the Terms of Use of the Ryanair website are governed by Irish law.  

In practical terms this means that prospective passengers should book direct on (all) airlines own websites, unless part of an ATOL-protected holiday package.

In May 2022 the Paris Court of Appeal vindicated Ryanair’s direct distribution model by ordering the immediate cessation by Lastminute.com of its unlawful selling of Ryanair flights, and ordered it to pay damages to Ryanair for free riding on Ryanair’s website.

Lastminute.com continues reselling Ryanair’s flights without having any commercial agreement to do so.

Ryanair’s  said: “Ryanair’s direct to customers distribution model provides our customers with the best choice, care, and lowest fares while allowing us to ensure that flight safety, security, and public health protocols are complied with.  We again urge consumers to avoid intermediaries and book directly on the Ryanair website, the only place to find the cheapest Ryanair fares.”

www.ryanair.com

www.lastminute.com

www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection/check-an-atol/search-atol-holders

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