UK Scraps Action Against Ryanair, British Airways Over Refunds

UK Scraps Action Against Ryanair, British Airways Over Refunds
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft approaches Paris-Beauvais airport in Tille, northern France, on Sept. 27, 2018. Christian Hartmann/Reuters
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LONDON—Britain’s competition regulator has scrapped its action against Ryanair and British Airways over their failure to offer refunds to passengers prevented from flying by COVID-19 restrictions, saying the legal position was unclear.

During pandemic lockdowns, instead of offering refunds to those legally unable to fly, IAG-owned British Airways offered vouchers or rebooking, and Ryanair providing the option to re-book.