A group of major European airlines have accused the Irish Aviation Authority of allowing Ryanair to profit by infringing EU ownership rules, at the expense of its competitors. In a High Court action, members of the European Network Airlines Association (ENAA), a trade association that includes Lufthansa, Air France and KLM, allege the low-cost carrier is in breach of Air Services Regulation rules requiring EU airlines to be majority owned and controlled by EU nationals or states for licensing purposes. As of March 31, 2026, Ryanair’s issued share capital was only 30% owned by EU nationals.  However, the airline says…

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