EU hand‑luggage rules to allow free personal item under seat from 2027

Based on · First reported 3 Oct 2026

New EU regulations will let passengers bring a personal item that fits under the seat at no charge, changing how hand luggage is regulated and how airlines present ticket prices.
The framework aims to increase price transparency so consumers know what is included from the start, and it will especially affect low‑cost carriers that currently charge separately for services; airlines have warned the change could push up base fares, and passengers must still pay for any additional hand luggage, with current baggage terms remaining in force until the 2027 rollout.

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