Spain fined four budget airlines, including Ryanair and Easyjet, more than €150 million ($163 million) on Friday over luggage fees that consumer groups deemed “abusive.”
The airlines affected are Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling and Volotea, Spanish media reported.
Spain’s Consumer Affairs Ministry issued the fines after consumer watchdog Facua launched a campaign six years ago, alleging that the airlines violated passengers’ rights when charging extra fees to print boarding passes at the airport or to bring larger pieces of carry-luggage.
It looked into seat selection fees for people who are accompanying minors or those who require…
