The European Commission has ruled that airlines cannot impose additional fees on flights purchased in the EU, even amid rising fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, has been charging surcharges on tickets, which the Commission deems unjustifiable. Passengers affected by cancellations are entitled to reimbursement and assistance, while airlines can only avoid compensation if cancellations are due to extraordinary circumstances, which high fuel prices do not qualify as.