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Airlines ‘abusing their power with zero consequences’

Government
Tom Parry
14 June 2022

The boss of On the Beach has accused airlines of “abusing their power with zero consequences” on the day aviation chiefs were questioned by MPs over half-term flight disruption.

Simon Cooper said carriers hold a “crazy” amount of power over consumers due to a lack of competition on certain routes

Reacting to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hearing on Tuesday (14 June) the OTA’s chief executive Simon Cooper said he believed carriers held a “crazy” amount of power over consumers due to a lack of competition on certain routes.

Executives from British Airways, Tui, and easyJet were among those giving evidence during sessions earlier today, while head of consumer rights at Which? Sue Davies said airlines were "blatantly flouting" consumer rights.