Budget airlines fined £150m for ‘abusive’ hand luggage policies by Spanish authorities as Ryanair hit hardest
Spain has fined five budget airlines €179m (£149m) for “abusive practices,” including charging extra for hand luggage. Ryanair has been fined almost €108m – the largest of the fines – while IAG’s Vueling was issued a €39m penalty on Friday.
Low-Cost Airlines Fined for $186M Hand-Luggage Fees
The country's Minister of Human Rights and Consumer Affairs, Pablo Bustinduy, has signed sanctions against Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea for "abusive practices" when it comes to hand luggage. Bustinduy has fined the five airlines a total ...
Ryanair and easyJet among airlines fined £150,000,000 for ‘abusive’ baggage fees
Ryanair and easyJet are among a number of budget airlines fined almost £150 million for ‘abusive practices’ including charging for carry-on bags. Spain’s consumer rights ministry said the airlines violated customers’ rights by forcing them to pay for carry-on luggage,
Spanish government fines low-cost airlines €179m (£150m) for unfair fees
The Spanish government has imposed fines totalling €179 (£150) million on five low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, for unfair practices. Ryanair received the highest fine of €107 (£89) million. The airlines have two months to appeal the decision.
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