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Ryanair Is Fined Again, Calls the Ruling ‘Bizarre’

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has landed in trouble in yet another country. After being fined more than $100 million in Spain last year for abusive practices, Italy has now pulled up the carrier for different reasons. The antitrust authority (AGCM) ruled that the airline exploited its dominant position in the industry and blocked online travel … Continued

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Court Says Pets Are Baggage, They Are the Same as Suitcases

The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) ruled last week that pets can be classified as baggage on flights. Europe’s highest court made this judgment in reference to a 2019 incident when a passenger lost her dog while traveling and demanded €5,000 ($5,800) in compensation. With this ruling, airlines are not required to … Continued

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Human Foot Washes Up on Popular Tourist Beach

This week in travel, we have uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: a human foot washed up on the shore of a beach in Ibiza; amid the shutdown, Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo have closed their doors; and a new campaign in London is urging commuters to stand … Continued

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