Ryanair wins case against Booking.com in US court ruling
undefined 23, 2024
A US court ruled that Booking.com violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by unauthorized access to parts of Ryanair's website, a decision that Ryanair believes will help end unauthorized screen scraping by booking sites. Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, has pursued legal action against third-party platforms reselling its tickets without permission, alleging they add charges and hinder passenger contact. The Delaware District Court jury found Booking.com induced unauthorized access to Ryanair's site to defraud. Booking.com plans to appeal, emphasizing consumer choice. Ryanair's CEO hopes the ruling will curb illegal screen scraping and overcharging.
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