Italy’s antitrust said yesterday that it was opening an investigation into against Ryanair and Wizz Air over their new hand luggage policies, according to a report by Reuters.
The regulator last week requested for the two low-cost carriers to suspend a new policy in which only very small bags would be let on board for free, and also charging passengers for trolleys.
Reuter reports that investigations were opened as Ryanair did not apply the required suspension and because Wizz Air passengers said it had not followed the request. The probe could end with sanctions for both to a maximum of €5 million each.
Ryanair’s new baggage policy can be found here and Wizz Air’s here.
