In the full year to October, budget airline EasyJet reported a record £3.59 billion in revenue from charging passengers for flight add-ons like extra baggage, with ancillary revenue increasing by 22%. The CEO criticized a recent Spanish fine of 29 million euros over the practice, arguing that offering optional services benefits customers and helps keep fares low. EasyJet, along with other low-cost carriers, disputed the fines and accused Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Rights of imposing “disproportionate and abusive” charges for services like printing tickets and lacking transparency in pricing information on their websites.
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Yellow weather warning in place for NI
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place in Northern Ireland from 10:00 to 19:00 GMT on Sunday, with gusts of 40-60 mph expected after Storm Éowyn brought winds of over 90mph. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with many roads still impassable due to fallen trees and debris, and about 140,000 properties without electricity, while train lines are gradually reopening with some services returning. Residents are advised to take caution and report any emergencies to...
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