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The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary is locked in battle with Spain.

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Spanish minister responds to Ryanair CEO after being called a ‘crazy communist’

The fine imposed on Ryanair, together with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea in November 2024 was 179 million euros.

Humphrey Carter29/01/2025 16:04

Since last week, the Irish low cost airline and the airport manager have been at loggerheads after the airline announced a cut of 800,000 seats for next summer at regional airports.

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Spain accuses Ryanair of “blackmail”

The low cost airline could pull out of more regional airports.

Humphrey Carter21/01/2025 14:40

The highest penalty is for Ryanair with 107,775,777 euros, followed by Vueling, with 39,264,412 euros; Easyjet, with 29,094,441 euros; Norwegian, with 1,610,001 euros, and Volotea with 1,189,000 euros, according to ministry sources.

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Michael O’Leary vs. Spain

Michael O’Leary has never exactly traded in bonhomie where Spain’s politicians are concerned.

Andrew Ede29/11/2024 09:59

The young man broke the wheels of his suitcase to avoid paying the check-in fee.

Airport

Passenger breaks wheels off his suitcase at Palma airport to avoid paying extra

Airline staff operating the flight were stunned by the young man's bizarre yet effective idea.

MDB Digital23/05/2024 11:50

Carry-on luggage can no longer be charged for.

Airport

Carry-on baggage charge to be scrapped says EU

In 2014, the EU Court of Justice ruled that hand luggage must be free of charge.

Humphrey Carter23/09/2023 10:41

Ryanair has been warned in the past.

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Spain to probe budget airlines over hand luggage fees

In 2019, a Spanish court ruled Ryanair's policy of charging a fee for hand luggage was "abusive".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/08/2023 18:36