US EditionEasyJet Warns EU ‘Lunatic Idea’ Could Raise Fares and Delay Flights
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EasyJet Warns EU ‘Lunatic Idea’ Could Raise Fares and Delay Flights
EasyJet has strongly criticized a recent European Parliament “lunatic idea” granting passengers the right to an additional free cabin bag, potentially raising fares and delaying flights. The new rules, part of legislation intended to strengthen passenger rights, would allow travelers to carry one “personal item” such as a handbag, backpack, or laptop—in addition to a standard cabin bag weighing up to 7kg with combined dimensions of 100cm. MEPs …
The European Parliament wants to impose free cabin baggage for all passengers, a measure that worries low cost companies whose model is largely based on ancillary revenues.
The CEO of budget airline EasyJet says the EU's hand luggage proposals are crazy. He says the new regulations will lead to more flight delays and higher ticket prices.
MEPs last week approved a proposal that would guarantee free cabin baggage for passengers on board planes. The proposal was approved 15 years after the first debates on such a possibility. MEPs talk about strengthening passenger rights. However, according to the airline easyJet, the regulation will lead to higher airfares for all passengers, including those who do not take advantage of the option to have a larger cabin baggage on board, writes T…
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