The Nancy appeal court has confirmed an earlier decision that Ryanair has been illegally benefiting from state aid at Strasbourg airport, but chief executive Michael O'Leary says he will still fight the case. The carrier switched its Strasbourg services to Baden Baden airport 40km (25 miles) away during the legal challenge by Air France subsidiary Brit Air. The decision has larger implications for Ryanair; 20% of its traffic comes from state-owned airports where the airline has long-term discounted service deals.
Source: Flight International
