Ryanair said on October 5, 2026, that it will oppose a legal action in the Irish High Court seeking to suspend its air operating license and ground its flights. [2, 3, 6]
The challenge was brought by ENAA, a lobbying group representing rival carriers, including Lufthansa and Air France/KLM. [4]
The lawsuit alleges that Ryanair breaches post-Brexit EU rules requiring carriers to be majority-owned and controlled by EU nationals. [4, 5] Ryanair said it fully complies with the ownership requirements and described the challenge as a “contrived claim” by competitors unable to compete with its low fares. [6, 7]