Spain fines five budget airlines €179m for "abusive practices"

Five budget airlines have been hit with a combined €179m in fines by the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Ryanair received the largest penalty, at €108m, followed by Vueling (€39m), easyJet (€29m), Norwegian (€1.6m), and Volotea (€1.2m). The fines, announced on November 22, 2024, are the largest ever issued by the Spanish authority. They are the result of an inquiry into practices such as charging extra for carry-on hand luggage, paying to reserve seats for children, and an alleged lack