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Air France group sues Ryanair |
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Sunday, 14 March 2010 |
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Air France-KLM has accused Irish budget carrier Ryanair of receiving illegal European state aid and distorting competition.
Air France-KLM said Ryanair obtained at least EUR660 million a year in financial incentives from regional authorities in Europe, mainly in the form of reduced ground-handling fees and other airport charges.
"This is in direct violation of European rules," said Air France-KLM, which added: "In practice Ryanair is flying with the money of European taxpayers."
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