Volotea Ends Fuel Surcharges Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Spanish budget carrier Volotea will stop charging fuel surcharges on new bookings starting June 10 as regulators in Italy and Spain investigate potential consumer protection breaches. The airline previously introduced the fees in response to energy market volatility linked to Middle East conflicts.
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Volotea will scrap its fuel surcharge of up to €14 per flight for new bookings starting midday June 10. The decision follows regulatory investigations in Spain and Italy into potential consumer protection violations. This shift forces Volotea to absorb elevated energy costs as the Middle East conflict continues to drive market volatility.
