EU to require two free cabin bags on basic fares, ending extra hand‑luggage fees
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- The European Union will require airlines to include two free hand‑luggage items in the basic fare, ending extra charges for cabin baggage.
- Passengers with a standard ticket will receive a free small personal item that must fit under the seat and a free larger cabin bag weighing up to 7 kilograms with total dimensions not exceeding 100 centimetres, with the rules expected to start by October 2027; airlines may still sell cheaper fares to travellers who forgo hand luggage.
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Airlines will be able to continue offering lower‑price tickets to customers who choose not to bring hand luggage, preserving a pricing option despite the new mandatory free‑baggage allowance.
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