Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has fined five budget airlines a total of €179 million for abusive practices, including charging extra fees for carry-on luggage and misleading pricing. Ryanair faces the largest penalty, €108 million, with others including EasyJet and Vueling receiving significant fines. The airlines plan to appeal, claiming the fines are illegal. The ministry defends the decision as necessary for consumer protection, stating it aligns with EU law. This marks a historic step in the fight for transparent pricing in the airline industry.