UK Watchdog Probes Trainline and Virgin Atlantic

Britain's competition regulator is investigating Virgin Atlantic, Trainline and RED Driving School over whether they clearly disclose total prices upfront. Trainline shares fell sharply following the announcement as the probe examines potential hidden booking fees.

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The United Kingdom competition regulator opened an investigation into Virgin Atlantic, TRAINLINE PLC, and RED Driving School over pricing transparency. The probe focuses on whether the firms failed to display total pricing upfront to customers during bookings. Shares in Trainline fell 17% following the announcement.

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