Air fares may be misleading, warns consumer watchdog

PASSENGERS are having increasing difficulty in getting low fares from airlines, consumer champions warned last night.

Flyers face a raft of extra charges once they have booked their seat, making it hard for them to compare competing air fares easily.

This week Ryanair slashed its free baggage limit from 20kgs to 15kgs for checked-in luggage, meaning passengers with heavier bags have to pay more in excess weight fees.