Airlines · Thursday, 20 August 2026
Virgin Atlantic and Trainline under UK watchdog scrutiny over pricing
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Virgin Atlantic, Trainline, and RED Driving School over potential lack of transparency in upfront pricing.
TL;DR
The regulator launched an investigation following concerns that customers were not shown total prices, including mandatory fees, at the start of the booking process. If found in violation of consumer protection laws, the companies could face fines of up to 10% of their global turnover and be ordered to pay customer compensation.
Reuters19 Aug, 07:28 BST
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