Ryanair has now appealed the unjustified fine imposed by the Hungarian Govt and is confident that EU Courts will validate its decision to pass on this retrospective tax to passengers. The fact that this baseless fine was announced by the Hungarian Justice Minister on her Facebook page, even before Ryanair received any notification from the Hungarian CPA, shows that this was a politically motivated fine from an Agency which clearly lacks any independence or autonomy from the Hungarian Govt. Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary said: "The only thing more idiotic than the Hungarian Govt's decision to impose an "excess profits" tax on the loss-making airline industry is the Hungarian Consumer Protection Agency's decision to impose this completely baseless fine, and then notify its Justice Minister before notifying Ryanair. We have now appealed this baseless fine which we will ultimately overturn before EU Courts as EU law guarantees airlines' freedom to set prices and pass on retrospective taxes to consumers.