Wakacje.pl fined over misleading prices by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)
The President of UOKiK has imposed a fine of over 1 million PLN on the travel portal Wakacje.pl for displaying inaccurate and incomplete prices for many trips, leading to misleading purchasing decisions by users.
27.12.2023 | Polish competition authority
The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in Poland has fined the travel portal Wakacje.pl over 1 million PLN for misleading consumers with inaccurate and incomplete prices. The website displayed different prices in the search results compared to the detailed offer pages, making it difficult for users to make informed purchasing decisions. The UOKiK is also conducting proceedings against Travelplanet.pl and investigating other travel agencies for similar pricing practices. The President of UOKiK emphasized that websites and search engines should display accurate and complete prices to ensure transparency for consumers.