Ryanair could resume flights from Strasbourg

Ryanair has said it will resume flights between Strasbourg and London if its appeal in a French court succeeds before the end of December.

The case concerns payments made by authorities in Strasbourg, eastern France to Ryanair to attract visitors to the region.

Earlier this year, a lower court found that the payments represented an improper use of public funds.

The Strasbourg Chamber of Commerce is arguing that its payments to the airline could not be considered state aid since they were part of a contract with 'material requirements' such as a commitment by Ryanair to launch a marketing plan and to transport a given number of passengers.

Ryanair had diverted its flights from Strasbourg to Baden-Baden in Germany after the original ruling, but now claims it will resume flights to Strasbourg on January 29 if the ruling is in the airline's favour.