Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0542Breach of contract · Co. Dublin

Ryanair welcomes High Court ruling against eDreams

In March, the High Court in Dublin ordered travel agency eDreams to cease all direct and indirect access to Ryanair's Travel Agent Direct booking systems after Ryanair brought a breach of contract action over screenscraping and overcharging. In July 2026, the High Court rejected eDreams' challenge to the Irish courts' jurisdiction, allowing Ryanair's case to proceed. eDreams says the decision is strictly procedural and does not concern the merits of the case, and it intends to appeal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Ryanair brought a breach of contract action against travel agency eDreams over screenscraping Ryanair.com and overcharging customers.
Where
The case is before the High Court in Dublin.
When
The High Court ruled on TAD access in March and on jurisdiction in July 2026.
Cause
eDreams allegedly accessed Ryanair's Travel Agent Direct booking system directly and through third parties to sell Ryanair fares.
In court
  • In March, the High Court ordered eDreams to cease all direct and indirect access to Ryanair's TAD booking systems.
  • In July 2026, the High Court rejected eDreams' challenge to the Irish courts' jurisdiction, allowing Ryanair's case to proceed.
Other details
  • eDreams intends to appeal the July 2026 decision.
  • eDreams says the decision is strictly procedural and does not concern the merits of the case.
  • eDreams claims Ryanair lost at every level up to the highest national courts in Europe.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • courtThe High Court rejected eDreams' challenge to the Irish courts' jurisdiction (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRyanair's case to stop eDreams from screenscraping Ryanair.com and overcharging customers can now proceed (irishmirror.ie)
  • othereDreams intends to appeal the decision (irishmirror.ie)
  • othereDreams says the decision is strictly procedural and does not concern the merits of the case (irishmirror.ie)
  • othereDreams claims Ryanair lost at every level up to the highest national courts in Europe (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jul2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Ryanair welcomes High Court ruling against eDreams

    High Court rejected eDreams' jurisdictional challenge, allowing Ryanair's screenscraping case to proceed. eDreams intends to appeal, calling the decision strictly procedural.