Progress
Current status
under deliberation
18 Aug 2026under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Markets Authority announced investigation into Virgin Atlantic over alleged drip pricing
On 18 August 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited over its presentation of mandatory fees, such as resort fees and local taxes, alleged to constitute drip pricing for package …
Event typeinvestigation
Action typeannouncement
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycompetition authority