Ryanair begins legal proceedings against website firm

RYANAIR began legal proceedings in the High Court yesterday against a company which operates websites offering search and booking facilities for low-cost flights alleging “screen-scraping” of information from the airline’s websites for use on the other company’s sites.

The case is being taken against Bravofly Ltd of Priory Hall, Stillorgan, Dublin.

Martin Hayden, counsel for Ryanair told Mr Justice Brian McGovern that Bravofly operate an internet searching and booking facility for low fare flights as well as complementary services such as accommodation reservation and car hire. It operated several websites including sites geared towards specific countries.