Travel In Italy, the competition authority AGCM today imposed a fine of 3 million euros to Ryanair and € 1 million on Wizz Air, because of their controversial policy on carry-on baggage. AGCM considers it a “contractual obligation” that the hand luggage in the standard fare of the ticket is contained.
Both lagekostenluchtvaartmaatschappijen carried out on 1 november new rules allowing passengers as free cabin baggage only one small bag can carry that under the seat should fit. For larger pieces, such as rolkoffers, you have to pay extra. the
“The question of a surcharge for an essential element misleads consumers as to the actual price of the ticket, and makes it difficult to compare with prices of other companies”, according to AGCM earlier. Now she is finished with its investigation, the competition authority, the Irish Ryanair and Hungarian Wizz Air, the rules actually violated by “non-transparent” the price increases. the
Ryanair and Wizz Air now have 60 days to respond to the decision and to arrange.
