Adds Straightforward Jet remark
MILAN, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC stated it might advantageous price range carriers easyJet EZJ.L and Wizz Air WIZZ.L for charging additional charges for seats assigned to adults accompanying minors and disabled folks.
In a press release on Friday it stated early checks confirmed the carriers had not but upgraded their IT and working techniques to make sure clients weren’t charged additional when reserving seats subsequent to underage passengers or folks with disabilities.
“EasyJet believes it acted in full compliance with the principles in power and that the launch of proceedings to advantageous it’s completely groundless,” the UK airline stated in emailed feedback.
Wizz Air didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
ENAC stated it had opened proceedings to advantageous the 2 carriers as much as 50,000 euros for every allegation, in addition to Spanish low-cost airline Volotea.
With the summer time vacation season at its peak in Italy, ENAC has urged all airways working in Italy to cancel seat surcharges for sure passengers.
Earlier this week ENAC introduced measures in opposition to Ryanair RYA.I over comparable allegations.
(Reporting by Stephen Jewkes; Enhancing by Kirsten Donovan)
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