Calls for EU to intervene in row over charges for hand baggage on budget airlines

Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet have been accused of 'exploiting consumers' and ignoring a ruling over charges Campaigners are calling for EU lawmakers to intervene in the row over whether budget airlines should be allowed to charge customers who want to take hand baggage on to a flight. European consumer groups called last week for Brussels to investigate the pricing policies of seven airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air.