Hand Baggage Dispute Escalated: Consumer Protectors Take Action Against Airlines

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In modern aircraft cabins there is a lot of room for hand luggage. However, the airlines find many reasons why they do not want to release the luggage compartments at a flat rate.

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The conflict over fee-paying hand luggage is getting worse: Consumer protectors are complaining about cheap airlines, while the industry is holding onto the payment model – despite available storage space on board.

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In modern aircraft cabins there is a lot of room for hand luggage. However, the airlines find many reasons why they do not want to release the luggage compartments at a flat rate.

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Bundesverband der Konsumerzentralen sues against seven airlines for hand baggage charges. Consumer protectors demand free carrying of IATA standard suitcases, because in modern aircraft cabins there is a lot of room for hand luggage.

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The size and weight of a piece of hand luggage is always dependent on the respective airline. This should be concluded according to the wishes of the consumer centre Bundesverband. It has now joined a pan-European action and sues airlines for inadmissible hand baggage charges.

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How big can hand luggage be – and must it always be paid extra? These questions are currently splitting Europe's aviation industry and are now landing in court. While consumer protectors are fighting for a free ride with common wheelchairs, many airlines continue to rely on mini-bags and expensive surcharges.