Airlines fume after Spain hits low-cost carriers with $187 million in fines
The fines, which affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea, total 179 million euros (around $187 million)
Spain fines airlines €179 million for cabin bag charges
The Spanish government has fined five European budget airlines a total of €179 million for “abusive” practices, such as charging passengers for larger items of cabin baggage.
Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m
Spain has fined five budget airlines a total of €179m (£149m) for "abusive practices" including charging for hand luggage.Ryanair has been given the largest fine of €108m (£90m), followed by EasyJet's penalty of €29m (£24m).
Ryanair among five low-cost airlines slapped with total fine of £150m by Spain
Spain has slapped fines on five budget airlines for charging passengers for hand luggage and seat reservations. The fine amounts to a total of £150 million. Ryanair will have to pay the lion's share of the fine (£89.7m), which was described as "baseless" by the company's boss Michael O'Leary.
Spain confirms eye-watering €179 million fine on airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet over ‘abusive practices’ like hand luggage charges
FIVE airlines including Ryanair and Easyjet have been fined a whopping total of €179 million for abusive practices. The penalty has been confirmed by
Spain fines Ryanair, easyJet, others $187 million over cabin luggage fees
Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has fined budget airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea a combined 179 million euros ($187 million) for practices such as charging for cabin luggage,
Spain slaps $187 million fine on Ryanair, EasyJet and others for ‘abusive' cabin luggage fees
Spain’s Consumer Rights ministry demanded that the five low-cost airlines stop charging additional baggage fees.
Spain consumer regulator fines Ryanair for charging extra fees for hand luggage, seating
Spain’s ministry of consumer affairs has fined ... pertaining to Spanish laws protecting consumers. Of the five cited, Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) was hit with the heaviest fine of €107.8 ($114.5M ...
Spain fines Ryanair, others $187 million over cabin bag fees
Spain's consumer rights ministry has fined budget airlines including Ryanair and Vueling a combined 179 million euros ($187 million) for practices such as charging for larger cabin bags, it said on Friday.
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,
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Spain fines Ryanair, others $187 mln over cabin bag fees
Vueling 39 mln euros Ryanair says it will take its appeal to Spain's courts MADRID, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Spain's consumer ...
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Ryanair Challenges Spain’s Baggage Fines in EU Battle
Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) has released an update. Don't Miss our Black Friday Offers: Ryanair is set to challenge Spain’s recent baggage fines, arguing they violate EU regulations that allow ...
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Spain fined these budget airlines $187 million over baggage fees
However, the airlines and industry groups opposed the fines. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said the punishments “have been ...
Michael O’Leary blasts ‘ancient 1960s law’ as Spain slaps Ryanair with €108 million fine over ‘abusive’ baggage and seating charges
O'Leary called the fine by Spain's consumer rights ministry "unlawful and baseless" after an appeal was rejected.