Air France files a suit against Ryanair

Air France has filed a suit against Ryanair for slanderous accusations with the Tribunal de grande instance in Bobigny after Ryanair advertised to the press that it is launching proceedings with the European Commission denouncing the alleged collusion between Air France and two other European airlines.

Ryanair is basing its complaint on the fact that Air France and the two airlines concerned increased their fares on the same day, a few hours apart, following implementation of a fuel surcharge.

Air France considers that these facts constitute slanderous accusations, stating “not only because they are pure fabrication, but also because Ryanair deliberately leaked the accusations to the media.”

Air France will therefore seek compensation for damages.