The fines, which affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea, total 179 million euros (around $187 million)

Spain has fined five budget airlines a total of €179m (£149m) for "abusive practices" including charging for hand luggage.Ryanair has been given the largest fine of €108m (£90m), followed by EasyJet's penalty of €29m (£24m).

Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has fined budget airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea a combined 179 million euros ($187 million) for practices such as charging for cabin luggage,

Ryanair, EasyJet and other low-cost carriers shouldn't charge high prices for services like printing boarding passes at the airport or sitting next to a minor child, the Spanish government said.

Europe's biggest airlines, including Ryanair, have been hit with punishing fines totalling £150 million for imposing "abusive" fees on travellers.

Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million euros ($187 million) for "abusive practices" such as charging passengers for hand luggage.

Five budget carriers deemed to have violated customer rights with various practices in ruling seen as challenge to business models

Spain's consumer rights ministry has fined budget airlines including Ryanair and Vueling a combined 179 million euros ($187 million) for practices such as charging for larger cabin bags, it said on Friday.

Spain’s Consumer Rights ministry demanded that the five low-cost airlines stop charging additional baggage fees.

Ryanair and easyJet are among a number of budget airlines fined almost £150 million for ‘abusive practices’ including charging for carry-on bags. Spain’s consumer rights ministry said the airlines violated customers’ rights by forcing them to pay for carry-on luggage,