At least Germany, which came up upthread, also charged those they helped return: https://www.euronews.com/2020/12/28/german-passengers-sue-government-over-94m-r

At least Germany, which came up upthread, also charged those they helped return: https://www.euronews.com/2020/12/28/german-passengers-sue-government-over-94m-repatriation-bill https://www.euronews.com/2020/12/28/german-passengers-sue-go... Apparently they charge the price of a one way Economy ticket. The difference in cost was paid by the Government. Seems quite reasonable to me.