easyJet (London Luton) has been prevented from launching its Milan Malpensa-Olbia route last month by the Italian aviation authorities. The route has been assigned to Meridiana (IG/Olbia) as a public service obligation route. The Italian authorities have granted exclusivity in return for fixed low fares for Sardinian residents on routes from Milan and Rom to the Sardinian airports of Alghero, Cagliari and Olbia.