Lufthansa loses appeal over pandemic state aid
The EU Court of Justice upheld a ruling that annulled approval for Lufthansa's recapitalization. The decision follows a legal challenge by rival airline Ryanair.
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Lufthansa lost its appeal at the European Court of Justice on Thursday, upholding a ruling that struck down its pandemic-era state aid package. The decision confirms a legal victory for RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC, which challenged the European Commission's approval of the bailout.
### Court Upholds Original Ruling The Court of Justice dismissed the appeal from Germany and its flagship carrier, affirming the General Court's 2023 ruling that annulled the European Commission's decision to clear the airline's recapitalization.
