Spain fines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Volotea 150 million euros for hand luggage charges
The biggest sanction has been handed out to Ryanair.
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.
British air passengers warned liquids ban will remain at most UK airports for another year
Once in place travellers will also be able to take greater quantities of liquids through security, meaning an end to 100ml limits.
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Easing of luggage restrictions.
Easing of luggage restrictions.
Mallorca makes it easier for British arrivals
Holiday makers will not have to remove their liquids and electronics for scanning.
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What can you carry on board a Ryanair flight?
What can you carry on board a Ryanair flight?
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Carry-on luggage can no longer be charged for.
Carry-on luggage can no longer be charged for.
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.
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Ryanair has been warned in the past.
Ryanair has been warned in the past.
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".
No more rummaging in your bag: London City Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule
Passengers can leave laptops and other electronics in their hand luggage.
Trransport
Ryanair out of step with other airlines' hand luggage policies
The main consumer associations in Spain argue that Ryanair will be in breach of the air navigation law.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"