EU to probe Ryanair Finnish operation

THE European Commission has opened an investigation into Ryanair’s use of a terminal at the airport in Tampere, Finland, a commission spokesman said.

The terminal, which is being used only by Ryanair, is a cargo hall that has been turned into a no-frills passenger hall that costs less to maintain, meaning Ryanair pays less than other airlines for operating at the airport.

Ryanair has signed a three-year deal with Travel Extras that will see the airline's passengers being provided for with new airport lounge and pre-bookable car-parking facilities.