Ryanair flights
The Italian competition authority decided to penalize two low-cost airlines, Ryanair and WizzAir, for changing baggage policy. Both companies decided that only small luggage can be carried free of charge on board the plane. The total amount of the fine will be EUR 4 million.
New baggage policy
Both airlines introduced a new baggage policy as of November 1, 2018. The main change is that only small luggage can stay free of charge on the plane, which, most importantly, will fit under the seat. The Italian competition authority found that these actions "mislead customers as to the correct ticket price". As a result of the entire incident, Ryanair was fined EUR 3 million, and WizzAir EUR 1 million.
Ryanair flights. Opaque price changes
It turns out that both airlines began charging their passengers between 5 and 25 euros for hand luggage. According to the Italian office, this action contributed to the opaque conditions for changing the ticket prices. Information about the imposition of a fine on WizzAir and Ryanair appeared yesterday, since then both companies have 60 days to appeal or comment on the decision.
The new baggage policy on board Ryanair and WizzAir planes led to a huge penalty for them. EUR 4 million for non-transparent changes in ticket prices. Both airlines have 60 days to address the matter.