Ryanair has once again fired a broadside at another online travel agency (OTA). The major European low-cost carrier has been engaging in a war this year with what it characterizes as ‘OTA Pirates’.
The latest broadside in the ongoing battle has been fired by Ryanair at the Spanish online travel provider eDreams.
Ryanair vs eDreams
Ryanair, the leading European low-cost carrier, continues its fight against online travel agencies (OTAs) it deems “OTA Pirates.”
The airline recently targeted eDreams, a Spanish OTA, accusing them of misleading consumers and unlawfully scraping Ryanair’s website.
On April 12th, Ryanair refuted eDreams’ claims, asserting the OTA:
Ryanair alleges eDreams charges excessive fees for reserved seats (over 200% markup), checked bags (nearly 100% markup), and nonexistent services like a “Premium” option.
- Engages in “digital piracy”
The carrier claims eDreams scrapes their website without permission, harming consumers with inflated…