Airlines are prohibited from charging for hand baggage in Europe – in addition to the backpack that can be under the seat. The European Airline Association has standardized the size of the free cabin luggage.
The European Parliament the End of rates applied to hand luggage in the airlines operating in the European Union.
The proposal will allow, in addition to the usual backpack that can be placed under the seat, passengers travel with a cabin bag up to 7 kg at no additional cost.
The European decision results from a judgment of the EU Court of Justice, which decreed that the Baggage of hand luggage cannot be the subject of a surchargeprovided it meets reasonable weight and dimensions and meets the applicable safety requirements.
The vice president of the Transport and Tourism Commission, Matteo RicciHe said, on June 24, that this measure “introduces concrete measures, such as the clear definition of what is free hand luggage, up to a maximum size of 100 cm and 7 kg – a fundamental right that avoids extra unjustified costs.”
A4E UNIFORMIZA BAGGAGE SIZE
Entestnato, the European Association of Airlines Aviation Companies for Europe (A4E) uniform the size of free hand luggage which is usually placed under the front seat, in 40×30×15 cm.
The measure goes precisely to meet the decision of the European Union Transport Ministers on Air Carriers Passenger Rights.
Companies also have to give clear information on the dimensions of the authorized, clear and affordable object, the maximum dimensions and weight of the luggage that can carry with it in the cabin.
A TAP e and low-cost Easyjet e Ryanair These are examples of companies that are part of A4E.
Among the other measures announced by the European Parliament are:
- allow children with Less than 12 years old feel free to the adult escort;
- guaranteefree of free to caregivers of people with reduced mobility;
- force airlines to present the total price of the flight soon. As it writes, “no surprises.”
It is not yet certain when these measures will come into force. The proposals will also have to be approved in a final vote in Parliament. However, it is expected that they can lead to a increase in ticket priceto compensate for the losses of airlines.
