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Key Points
- Ryanair flights are now available for purchase on Expedia Group websites across the U.S. and Europe.
- Ryanair and Expedia settled a legal dispute over unauthorized screen-scraping, leading to this new partnership.
- Other platforms like Google Flights and Kiwi also gained access to Ryanair flights, but Booking.com and eDreams Odigeo have not yet reached agreements.
Summary
Expedia Group has announced that Ryanair flights can now be purchased on its websites in the U.S. and Europe, marking a significant development in airline distribution through online travel companies. This follows a settlement between Ryanair and Expedia over a legal dispute regarding unauthorized screen-scraping. While other platforms like Google Flights and Kiwi have access to Ryanair flights, some major European online travel agencies, such as Booking.com and eDreams Odigeo, have not yet reached agreements with Ryanair.