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The Spanish government has imposed fines totalling over €150 million ($163 million) on four low-cost airlines for charging an additional fee for hand luggage and other practices deemed unlawful. The companies affected are Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling and Volotea, the state television channel RTVE and other media reported on Friday, citing the Ministry for Social Rights and Consumer Protection in Madrid. The left-wing government confirmed the story, but initially refused to provide details. The Spanish consumer protection organization FACUA, whose complaint prompted the ministry to initiate sancti…

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