Miguel Praga

💸 Spain's Consumer Affairs has imposed a €179 million fine on Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Volotea, and Norwegian for charging for carry-on baggage. These low-cost airlines are concerned that the Spanish Government's actions, ahead of the European Commission's ruling, could prohibit their business model. The airlines seek a suspension of the sanctioning file from the National High Court to delay compliance until the European Commission's decision. If Spain's policy is enforced, the airlines would have to alter their commercial practices differently for flights originating outside Spain, potentially disadvantaging them against competitors.

🚀 In a security breach at T4 of Barajas Airport, a private vehicle mistakenly accessed the aircraft boarding walkway. The incident was reported by El Mundo and occurred when a young driver, following his GPS to pick up his grandmother, reached the finger area but not the aircraft maneuvering zone. Aena clarified that the car was in a service lane within a tunnel and never reached the aircraft movement area. The vehicle was intercepted by the Civil Guard shortly after, prompting an investigation by Aena and the Civil Guard to assign responsibilities.