Ryanair to challenge Knock contract

RYANAIR has won the right to challenge the awarding of the Government-subsidised Knock- Dublin route to Aer Arann.

Aer Arann was awarded the Knock-Dublin PSO (public service obligation) route last week.

Ryanair however said it is seeking an explanation as to why its offer of a smaller subsidy, lower fares and triple the passenger numbers for the Knock route was rejected in favour of Aer Arann’s proposal.