Ryanair Critical Of OFT’s False Claims On Payment Fees

OFT INVITED TO PAY FEES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS AFTER CAUSING INCREASES

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low fares airline, today (29 Nov) said it was disappointed, but not surprised, by the OFT’s attempt to distance themselves from their anti-consumer rulings, as it invited to pay these increases on the passengers’ behalf.

Before the OFT imposed these baseless changes to payment charges, airlines could partner with card providers to allow their cardholders the exclusive advantage of avoiding such fees. However, as a result of the OFT’s meddling, based on a tiny number of baseless claims, these pro-consumer commercial agreements are no longer viable, with the obvious consequence that all passengers now face additional fees.

Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said;

“Ryanair is disappointed, but not surprised, by the OFT’s attempt to distance themselves from their anti-consumer rulings. Before the OFT imposed these baseless changes, airlines could partner with card providers to allow their cardholders the exclusive advantage of avoiding such fees.

As the OFT has removed our ability to help passengers avoid fees through exclusive partnerships perhaps they may wish to pay these fees on the consumers’ behalf.”

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