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Sick of hand luggage fees? So is Spain

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10 months ago

August 5, 2023

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Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced that it has launched an investigation into low-cost airlines regarding their hand luggage and other fees.

The investigation targets budget carriers like Ryanair, easyJet, and Vueling, without explicitly naming any specific airlines. These airlines charge passengers for hand luggage, particularly trolley bags larger than a certain size, and may impose additional fees for seat selection.

The concern raised by the ministry is that by separating such fees from the initial ticket prices, these airlines offer competitive prices in their advertisements that do not truly reflect the total cost paid by consumers. The practice of displaying lower base prices without including essential fees can mislead consumers into believing they are getting a better deal than they actually are.

If the investigation finds these airlines guilty of deceptive pricing practices, they could face fines of up to one million euros ($1.09 million), and potentially eight times the profit made from such fees if it exceeds one million euros.

“Abusive” fees

This issue is not new, as in 2019, a Spanish court ruled that Ryanair’s policy of charging a fee for hand luggage was “abusive.” However, Ryanair continued with its policy, citing the airlines’ commercial freedom to determine the size of their cabin baggage.

The investigation also highlights concerns about internet search engines potentially giving an unfair advantage to airlines that offer tickets excluding additional fees, making their prices appear more competitive than their competitors’ prices.

As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and further updates may come from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs as they continue to assess the practices of these budget airlines.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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3 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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8 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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13 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending