Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, is facing something of a legal backlash after a Spanish court ruled that the low-cost airline must refund hand luggage fees it unlawfully charged across multiple flights. Spain has been taking an increasingly decisive stand to protect passengers’ rights, and this latest decision handed down by a regional court in Salamanca is being seen by industry observers as the next stage in the country’s battle to protect consumer rights in the travel sector and to outlaw unfair practices.