Probe Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, others over pricing

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into how Trainline and Virgin Atlantic display “total pricing” at the point of booking. The probe also includes RED Driving School. The watchdog said it will examine whether customers are shown the full price upfront when buying train and coach tickets, holidays, or driving lessons—an issue that could affect consumers as living costs rise. Trainline said it has been working with the CMA for months and is taking steps to improve how certain fees are presented, and added it will continue to cooperate. Virgin Atlantic and RED were unavailable for immediate comment.