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.

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.

Ryanair is among the budget airlines that have been fined by the Spanish government over hand-luggage fees issued to customers.

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,

The Spanish government has imposed fines totalling €179 (£150) million on five low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, for unfair practices. Ryanair received the highest fine of €107 (£89) million. The airlines have two months to appeal the decision.

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