Spain's government said Friday five low-cost airlines have been fined $186.32 million for what Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy said were abusive practices like charging more for hand luggage or reserving seats.

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Ryanair, easyJet and others fined millions over 'abusive' fees

Ryanair and easyJet have been fined for ‘abusive practices’ (Picture: Artur Widak/NurPhoto)  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, seat selection and boarding pass print-outs as well as not allowing cash payments at c…

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Ryanair and easyJet among airlines fined £150,000,000 for ‘abusive’ baggage fees

The airlines have been fined for charging people extra for things like cabin hand luggage, though Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said the fines are 'illegal'

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Spain fines low-cost airlines $187M over 'abusive practices'

NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSpain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined five budget airlines a total of 179 million euros ($187 million).The fines affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea.The ministry accused the airlines of "abusive practices" including charging extra carry-on fees.Airlines are fuming over a decision by Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs to fine budget carriers for what it called "abusive practices" s…

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Spain fines five budget airlines $186 million for 'abusive practices'

Low-cost airlines are making lucrative additional business by charging special fees. Spanish consumer protection groups do not agree with this at all and are now demanding high fines. It will be particularly expensive for Ryanair.

Billigairlines machen mit besonderen Gebühren ein lukratives Zusatzgeschäft. Spanische Verbraucherschützer sind damit gar nicht einverstanden und verlangen jetzt hohes Bußgeld. Vor allem für Ryanair wird es teuer.

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Hand luggage fees: Spain imposes million-euro fine on low-cost airlines

Spain fines five low-cost airlines for charging hand luggage

Espanha multa cinco companhias low cost por cobrarem bagagem de mão

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Five airlines fined by Spain for charging hand luggage

ALBAWABA - Five low-cost airlines; Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling, Norwegian Air, and Volotea, have been fined a total of €179 million ($187 million) by Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs for actions considered to be “abusive” to customers, according to AFP...

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Budget airliners penalized €179m in Spain over passenger rights violations

The Spanish government has slapped airlines for unfair practices, such as charging for hand luggage or printing a ticket.

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Spain imposed fines on low-cost airlines

The Spanish government severely fined several low-cost airlines with a total of 179 million euros. The penalties were applied due to practices considered “abusive” towards passengers, including additional charges for carrying hand luggage and for selecting seats, particularly harmful to minors and passengers with... The post Spain fines companies for charging hand luggage when traveling appeared first on The Antagonist.

O governo da Espanha multou severamente várias companhias aéreas de baixo custo com um total de 179 milhões de euros. As penalidades foram aplicadas devido a práticas consideradas “abusivas” perante os passageiros, incluindo cobranças adicionais pelo transporte de bagagem de mão e pela seleção de assentos, particularmente prejudiciais para menores de idade e passageiros com... The post Espanha multa empresas por cobrar bagagem de mão em viagens …

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