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The case is part of broader concerns about transparency in ancillary fees across the airline industry.

The probe centers on easyJet’s website and mobile app displaying an average combined price for checked baggage and sports equipment on round trips, with default bundling for both legs that could mislead about per-leg costs.

Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an investigation into easyJet over alleged unfair business practices related to baggage pricing, as regulators scrutinize how ancillary fees are presented.

Investigators say customers would have to interrupt the online booking to opt out of default add-ons for only one leg, signaling potential opacity in pricing conditions.

There is no announced timeline for when the investigation will conclude.

easyJet had not provided a comment on the probe at the time of reporting.

The story was published by Reuters on May 26, 2026, with reporting credited to Gianluca Semeraro and Cristina Carlevaro.

easyJet operates about 355 aircraft across 1,207 routes, serving 164 airports in 38 countries, with Italy a key market.

The investigation follows AGCM scrutiny of ancillary fees and pricing transparency, echoing actions against other carriers and EU pressure for clearer disclosure of add-ons.

Past actions include a 2021 AGCM fine on easyJet and others for refund issues, and a 2025/2025-12 Ryanair fine illustrating intensified EU regulatory focus on airline sales practices.

The probe will assess whether the booking system creates unclear pricing conditions that limit consumer choice, with no official easyJet statement yet.