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Ryanair (RYAAY) Faces CMA Investigation Over Family Seat Fees
Ryanair (RYAAY) is under investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding fees for parents to sit next to their children on flights, with charges identified at £8 each way. The CMA is assessing whether these fees are unfair under consumer law and whether they align with Ryanair's obligations under aviation rules. Other airlines reportedly do not charge for seating children next to guardians, raising questions about Ryanair's practices. The investigation is currently in its early stages, and no conclusions have been reached about potential legal violations.
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AA (AA) and BSM Ordered to Refund £760,000 to Learner Drivers
The owner of AA (AA) and BSM driving schools has been fined £4.2 million by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and ordered to refund over 80,000 customers a total of £760,000. The investigation revealed that the total price of driving lessons was not disclosed upfront during online bookings, a practice known as
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