EU bans retroactive fuel surcharges on booked flights amid price-transparency push

The European Commission says airlines cannot retroactively raise ticket prices with fuel surcharges after a sale, insisting the final price shown to passengers must include all taxes and charges. Volotea has added surcharges up to €14 post-purchase under its Fair Travel Promise. Passengers affected by cancellations retain rights to reimbursement, rerouting, or assistance, while high fuel costs are not considered extraordinary circumstances and airlines must manage price volatility themselves.