Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify an issue in regard to fuel surcharges by airlines; and if there is any legislation in this area (details supplied) [19549/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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There is no legislation governing charges such as fuel surcharges; airlines have complete freedom in setting their fares and rates since the air services market was deregulated in the EU in the early 1990s. The question of refunds is a matter of airline policy and the refund policies of individual airlines are generally  set out in the airline's terms and conditions.