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Spain has fined five budget airlines €179m (£149m) for “abusive practices,” including charging extra for hand luggage.

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

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

O'Leary called the fine by Spain's consumer rights ministry "unlawful and baseless" after an appeal was rejected.

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

Spain's consumer rights ministry has fined budget airlines including Ryanair and Vueling a combined 179 million euros ($187 ...