The fines, which affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea, total 179 million euros (around $187 million).

O'Leary called the fine by Spain's consumer rights ministry "unlawful and baseless" after an appeal was rejected.

The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

Vueling 39 mln euros Ryanair says it will take its appeal to Spain's courts MADRID, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Spain's consumer ...

The Spanish government has fined five European budget airlines a total of €179 million for “abusive” practices, such as ...

Spain’s Consumer Rights ministry demanded that the five low-cost airlines stop charging additional baggage fees.

Spain has slapped fines on five budget airlines for charging passengers for hand luggage and seat reservations. The fine ...

Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has fined budget airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea a combined 179 ...

Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million euros ...

Today, Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Rights fined five low-cost airlines $179 million Euros ($186 million). The fines resulted ...

Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has fined budget airlines Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea a combined €179m ...

Spain's government said Friday five low-cost airlines have been fined $186.32 million for what Minister of Social Rights ...