Spain’s Ministry of Social Welfare and Consumer Affairs has fined five European low-cost carriers EUR179 million euros (USD186.5 million) over “abusive” consumer practices, with more than half of the total fine levied on Ryanair (FR, Dublin International). The government has demanded immediate changes, particularly related to carry-on baggage fees.
The administrative fine imposed, based on a 2022 law that gives the ministry power to police consumer rights violations, covers the following airlines:…
Source: ch aviation
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