Spain fines ‘abusive’ budget airlines $187 million
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Ryanair, EasyJet and other low-cost carriers shouldn't charge high prices for services like printing boarding passes at the airport or sitting next to a minor child, the Spanish government said.
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Ryanair, EasyJet and other low-cost carriers shouldn't charge high prices for services like printing boarding passes at the airport or sitting next to a minor child, the Spanish government said.
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.
Spain has imposed fines totaling nearly €179 million ($187.5 million) on five low-cost airlines for engaging in abusive practices, such as charging passengers for hand luggage and for reserving adjacent seats for minors and dependent persons, according to officials.
