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 government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

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