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Monday, August 31, 2009

Ryanair accused of profiteering by charging 50c wheelchair levy

"Ryanair has been accused of profiteering as it was confirmed that the airline has been charging its passengers more than 50% above the official rate for a wheelchair levy that must be paid by all air travellers. The Consumers’ Association of Ireland last night called on the National Consumer Agency to investigate a situation where Ryanair has been overcharging passengers using Irish airports by almost €1 million per annum. The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) ruled yesterday that the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is entitled under EU legislation to impose a wheelchair levy of 33 cent on all passengers since September 2008. The airport authority yesterday welcomed the ruling."
Source: The Irish Examiner