If you’re about to jet off on a summer flight, the chances of you having secured a bargain at this peak time of the year are slim. And as well as the cost of your tickets, you may have grudgingly paid various amounts on top for your bags, your choice of seat, and the chance to be one of the first to board.
So you may well be pleased that the Spanish government recently imposed a €150 million (£128 million) fine on four budget airlines – Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Volotea – for adding on these kinds of fees. Among the practices under investigation were charges for bringing cabin luggage and for parents to sit next to their children.
