EASYJET has formally complained to the European Commission regarding what it considers anti-competitive behaviour by the Italian authorities. The background is very interesting. Last year easyJet announced its intentions to operate from Milan ” Olbia (Sardinia), as part of its expanding number of routes from its new base at Milan Malpensa. In response to this, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) took the unprecedented step of writing to easyJet to request that the airline stop selling seats on the route, as part of its plans to impose Public Service Obligation (PSO) status on the route. Money comes into it. easyJet will undercut loss making Alitalia.
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