EU Commission publishes airline blacklist

The European Commission today published a report into it's findings in relation to transparency in airline web site pricing. The report, which focuses on items such as hidden pricing, pre ticked boxes and hidden fees lists a blacklist of 8 airlines which it says have refused to comply with new laws on airline web sites. A total of 16 airlines operating within the EU and Norway are in full compliance with the laws. 

Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Aer Arann are mentioned on the 'grey' list of airlines which have given commitments to bring more transparency but have yet to deliver.

According to national broadcaster RTE News, a spokesman for Aer Arann has insisted that the airline is compliance with the EU requirements. Ryanair's Stephen McNarama insisted that Ryanair had been in compliance since April 1 of this year. Aer Lingus said that it had undertaken to take the necessary steps to address the EU commissions concerns.