- Italy’s highest administrative court rejects Ryanair’s appeal, upholding the ban on charging extra fees for companions of minors and disabled passengers.
- The ruling reinforces the authority of the national civil aviation body ENAC to ensure safety and accessibility.
Rome, August 27 (FinanceFlashNews.com) – Italy’s highest administrative court, the State Council, ruled on Monday in favor of the national civil aviation authority ENAC and dismissed the appeal by low-cost airline Ryanair in a dispute over charging additional fees to passengers accompanying minors or disabled individuals. The ruling was reported by ANSA.
The State Council confirmed ENAC’s measure, which “for safety reasons, prohibits airlines from charging additional fees to individuals accompanying minors under the age of 12 and disabled passengers for reserving seats next to them,” stated the civil aviation authority. This decision follows an earlier ruling by the regional administrative court in Lazio in 2022, which Ryanair had appealed. However, the appeal was rejected, affirming the validity of ENAC’s regulation.
According to a report from FinanceFlashNews, this ruling has significant implications for airlines operating in Italy, as they will need to adjust their fee policies to comply with the safety and accessibility standards enforced by ENAC.
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