Court of Justice 28 February 2018, C-27/17 (AB ‘flyLAL-Lithunian Airlines’ v Starptautiskā lidosta ‘Rīga’ VAS and ‘Air Baltic Corporation’ AS.)

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The Advocate General's opinion addresses the jurisdictional issues surrounding a dispute between AB flyLAL-Lithuanian Airlines and Air Baltic Corporation, focusing on whether Lithuanian courts have jurisdiction to hear claims related to alleged anticompetitive practices that led to flyLAL's liquidation. The opinion explores the interpretation of "place where the harmful event occurred" under Regulation No 44/2001, considering both the location of the damage and the actions constituting the harm, while also examining the implications of predatory pricing and the operations of Air Baltic's branch in Lithuania. Ultimately, the Advocate General provides guidance on jurisdictional principles without delving into the substantive aspects of EU competition law.AI