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eDreams ODIGEO Secures Rulings, Ryanair Fined for Breach of Court Order and Forced to Cease Unlawful Practices
HAMBURG, Germany, January 08, 2026--In two separate rulings secured by eDreams ODIGEO (hereinafter, ‘eDO'), the German Court not only penalised Ryanair for its disobedience to court orders but also declared several of the airline's core commercial practices unlawful.
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