US EditionEU Countries Green Light Charges for Cabin Baggage
- On Thursday, June 5, EU ministers voted to allow airlines to charge passengers for carry-on baggage stowed in overhead lockers across member states.
- This decision followed consumer complaints and fines totaling €179 million issued last November by Spain against budget airlines for abusive fees on cabin bags and other services.
- The reform licensed extra fees for overhead luggage while preserving a free small bag under the seat, sparking opposition from Spain, Portugal, Germany, and consumer groups citing a rollback of passenger rights.
- BEUC stated the ruling contradicts a 2014 EU Court decision that hand baggage should not incur extra charges if it meets reasonable size and weight limits, and fines like Ryanair's €107 million reflect ongoing disputes.
- The new rules could prompt passengers to pay at least Ksh1,050 for larger cabin bags, intensify demand for smaller luggage, and lead to broader negotiations aiming to balance airline revenues and consumer protections.
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The reform, promoted by the Polish presidency, allows charging for cabin bags and modifies the fees for compensation for delays and seat allocation
The 27 Member States of the European Union have agreed on Thursday to reform a regulation allowing airlines - especially low-cost airlines - to continue to charge for cabin baggage, and it has done so with the vote against Spain, Germany, Portugal and Slovenia, and with the abstentions of Austria and Estonia, so the measure, proposed by the Polish presidency of the EU Council, has ended up going ahead thanks to the qualified majority.
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