Ryanair accused of profiteering by charging 50c wheelchair levy

RYANAIR has been accused of profiteering as it was confirmed that the airline has been charging its passengers more than 50% above the official rate for a wheelchair levy that must be paid by all air travellers.

The Consumers’ Association of Ireland last night called on the National Consumer Agency to investigate a situation where Ryanair has been overcharging passengers using Irish airports by almost €1 million per annum.

The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) ruled yesterday that the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is entitled under EU legislation to impose a wheelchair levy of 33 cent on all passengers since September 2008. The airport authority yesterday welcomed the ruling.