The local watchdog Deutsche Flugsichering – which is responsible for air traffic control in the country – is understood to be investigating the low-cost Irish airline, which may have avoided around £42 million in fees.
Axel Raab, head of communications at Deutsche Flugsicherung, told the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper that internal lawyers are currently studying the case, adding: 'If the outcome will be that Ryanair evaded charges we will go to court.'
Embarrassing
Ryanair is notorious for its weight allowances when it comes to passengers. If the company is found to have breached regulations the consequences could be embarrassing and expensive.
Die Welt newspaper in Germany calculated that the alleged weight deception could add up to £300,000 a year in Germany, or around £42million across Europe if the practice is widespread.
The Mail reported that the airline said: 'Ryanair has a policy of not commenting on rumour or speculation. Ryanair's 737 aircraft operate in full compliance with Boeing's flex-weight programme, as certified and approved by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and we will continue to do so.’
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