The Italian Antitrust Authority has imposed a 256 million euro fine on Ryanair after determining the airline systematically abused its dominant market position to hinder travel agencies.Following an investigation into practices between April 2023 and April 2025, officials found that Ryanair used facial recognition requirements and account deletions to block third-party bookings.This obstructionist strategy aimed to force providers into restrictive agreements while Ryanair controlled approximately 40% of the Italian passenger market.