Ryanair considers legal challenge to Sabena funding

Irish airline Ryanair has complained to the European Commission about the Belgian Government’s decision to arrange a bridging loan for its struggling national airline, Sabena.

The money, believed to be in the region of £100m, will help the airline to survive for the next month.

However, a spokesman for Ryanair said his company has objected to the move and may launch a legal challenge.

"The financing move is entirely unjustified and it’s unfair that Sabena should receive funding from the Belgian Government when all other airlines are struggling to make ends meet," he said.