Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling condemned for cabin baggage

179 million euros. This is the total amount of the fine imposed by the Spanish authorities on the airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea for abusive practices. The low cost companies intend to take legal action to challenge this sanction.

The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Rights has fined airlines 179 million euros for abusive practices, including charging for cabin baggage. In a press release published Friday, the ministry confirmed this fine announced in May, rejecting the airlines’ appeals. The low-cost airlines had violated customers’ rights by charging for larger carry-on bags, choosing seats or printing boarding passes and not allowing cash payments at check-in counters or the purchase of tickets. ‘items on board, recall The Spanish.