The court also provisionally suspended the fine imposed on Vueling for hand luggage.
The TSJM ruled in favor of the airline a week after ruling in favor of Ryanair and Norwegian.
BarcelonaThe High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) ruled in favor of Vueling and provisionally suspended the fine imposed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs for charging for hand luggage. After doing the same with Ryanair and Norwegian airlinesThe judges have reaffirmed their position with the Catalan airline, which will be able to maintain its current baggage policy until a final ruling is issued.charge for hand luggage.
The ministry led by Pablo Bustinduy approved These fines for abusive practices were imposed at the end of last year. Vueling received a €39 million fine. Ryanair received the highest fine, €107 million. Other airlineslow costEasyJet and Volotea were also fined, bringing the total bill to €179 million. The TSJM thus accepts the precautionary measures requested by Vueling. "It is a violation of European Union regulations," he added. Despite the precautionary suspension of the fine, the court has set a bank guarantee of €40 million for Vueling. An appeal against the court's decision can be filed within five days. "very high, and early payment would cause a mismatch and difficulties for the treasury."
