MSE News: Ryanair and BMI Baby slap extra Spanish tax on flyersid

jpsartre

guerillakitchen wrote: »

It's impossible to claim the refund. I followed the link they sent and there is no option specific to this tax.

Can you not simply chose a different reason?

shaz324

2 euros extra??? i wish lol its 8.95 per head for 6 of us so yet again more unexpected charges

Bob_the_Saver

shaz324 wrote: »

2 euros extra??? i wish lol its 8.95 per head for 6 of us so yet again more unexpected charges

So just over £7 each, with the very greatest respect, whilst we all would wish to save money, sometimes when travelling unexpected costs do come along, just couple of drinks less or whatever and write to the Spanish government if you must but don't let it spoil your holiday.

mcfisco

Just had my email and it's pennies to pay so no issue at all

Except ..........
Ryanair must have kept all the credit card details in order to automatically charge the increase.

Is that normal?

I understand it makes life somewhat easier for them in these situations but it seems to be a potential security risk to me.

lfc84

the Ryanair website says:
"These monies will be debited automatically from the payment card used at the time of booking."

However, my fairfx card has got zero balance !

lfc84

mcfisco wrote: »

Just had my email and it's pennies to pay so no issue at all

Except ..........
Ryanair must have kept all the credit card details in order to automatically charge the increase.

Is that normal?

I understand it makes life somewhat easier for them in these situations but it seems to be a potential security risk to me.

all airlines retain the payment card details

Steve_xx

lfc84 wrote: »

all airlines retain the payment card details

That in itself ought not to afford them the right and privilege to help themselves to your bank account.

lfc84

Steve_xx wrote: »

That in itself ought not to afford them the right and privilege to help themselves to your bank account.

It doesn't.


But a change in government taxes DOES

callum9999

lfc84 wrote: »

It doesn't.


But a change in government taxes DOES

While I fully agree with Ryanairs right to charge extra (it is in their contract after all - you can't just ignore it, lie to them and say you've read and agree to it and then moan when they enforce it!) - do they actually have the right to just take more from your card without asking? I can't see it mentioned anywhere in their T&Cs (including the one they quote in the explanation).

Steve_xx

lfc84 wrote: »

It doesn't.


But a change in government taxes DOES

No, it doesn't at all. A change in taxation may afford them the ability to collect it, but it does not give them automatic access to your bank account.