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Operators say they will appeal against what Ryanair calls ‘illegal and baseless fines’ by consumer ministryBusiness live – latest updatesSpain has fined five budget airlines, including Ryanair, a total of €179m (£150m) for charging passengers for hand luggage and seat reservations, prompting the Irish carrier to say banning the practices would “destroy” the ability to offer cheap tickets.Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry announced the sanctions on Friday, with Ryanair given the biggest fine, of €108m, and easyJet was fined €29m. Continue reading…
Operators say they will appeal against what Ryanair calls ‘illegal and baseless fines’ by consumer ministry
Spain has fined five budget airlines, including Ryanair, a total of €179m (£150m) for charging passengers for hand luggage and seat reservations, prompting the Irish carrier to say banning the practices would “destroy” the ability to offer cheap tickets.
Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry announced the sanctions on Friday, with Ryanair given the biggest fine, of €108m, and easyJet was fined €29m.
