A legal challenge to checked baggage fees in Malaga, Spain


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Well that's an interesting twist: A Franco-era law that may actually relieve consumers from tyranny.

Airlines that charge passengers to fly with a suitcase could face legal action in Spain. The Malaga public prosecution office is preparing a case against a number of airlines that operate to and from the city, including easyJet, Jet2, Flybe and Ryanair. A report in the English language newspaper Sur claims that the office is compiling a list of those airlines which impose a fee to check in luggage, as well as those who charge passengers to issue a boarding card. It is