Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated on pricing tactics

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BBC Published 19 August 2026

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

Guardian Published 19 August 2026

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden ticket fees

UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’ Business live – latest updates The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers. The Competition and Markets Authority’s investigations are part of a broader clampdown on…

Sky Published 19 August 2026

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated on pricing tactics

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