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EU Holidaymakers Face Hand Luggage Change as New Cabin Bag Rules Proposed
- EU transport ministers proposed a new rule in 2025 to standardize cabin bag sizing on all EU airlines, affecting holidaymakers flying in Europe.
- The proposal follows longstanding confusion caused by varied airline hand luggage policies and conflicting court rulings dating back 11 years.
- Current rules allow one free personal item under seat dimensions around 40x30x15cm, while larger cabin bags often incur fees, such as EasyJet’s £48 charge.
- Consumer groups argue the new law could legitimize fees for reasonable hand luggage and worsen passenger rights, with fines of nearly €200 million issued for abusive charges.
- If enacted, the rule could reduce confusion but also end free hand luggage as known, prompting passengers to reconsider luggage choices and costs when flying in Europe.
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The nightmare of a flight trip: after landing the luggage is not there. A problem especially in Europe.
EU holidaymakers face hand luggage change as new cabin bag rules proposed
The changes would impact Brits flying to and from the European Union and could put an end to different hand luggage rules between the likes of Ryanair and easyJet - but there's a catch
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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EU Transport Ministers support controversial charges for hand baggage. Consumer protectors warn of a deterioration in passenger rights.
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