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EU Consumer Groups Demand Probe on Budget Airline Fees

5/23/2025

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Sixteen European consumer groups are calling on the EU to probe seven budget airlines, including Ryanair and easyJet, for allegedly misleading baggage fees. They argue these tactics breach EU consumer laws, leaving travelers frustrated and confused. The groups are pushing for penalties and a standardized luggage allowance to be included in ticket prices, while airlines maintain they follow regulations.

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Story summary

Sixteen European consumer groups are calling on the EU to probe seven budget airlines, including Ryanair and easyJet, for allegedly misleading baggage fees. They argue these tactics breach EU consumer laws, leaving travelers frustrated and confused. The groups are pushing for penalties and a standardized luggage allowance to be included in ticket prices, while airlines maintain they follow regulations.