Airlines continue their baggage regulations, with easyJet implementing a consistent carry-on size limit.
The European Union Transport Ministers have made a decision that will affect the hand luggage policies of many airlines within the EU. Following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU, a new standard for cabin baggage has been proposed, aiming to ensure fairness and simplify the passenger experience [1][5].
This standard, adopted by the Association of European Airlines (A4E), sets a maximum weight limit of 7 kilograms for hand luggage carried on board without extra fees. Passengers are allowed to bring one piece of hand luggage, plus a personal item such as a handbag or backpack, into the cabin [3].
Regarding dimensions, the new standard suggests an approximate size of 40 x 30 x 20 cm, which corresponds to a volume of about 24 litres. This size aims to harmonise cabin baggage allowances across all A4E airlines, thereby limiting extra charges and providing clarity to consumers [3].
easyJet, a party to the A4E decision, currently allows a cabin bag with dimensions of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including handles and wheels) and a maximum weight of 15 kg for each passenger, free of charge. This new standard does not affect easyJet's current baggage policy [2].
It's important to note that this unified policy is designed to prevent airlines from imposing extra fees on cabin bags that meet these reasonable size and weight limits, in line with the European Court of Justice rulings and passenger rights reforms recently advanced [1][5].
The A4E's decision regarding baggage size may provide clarity to consumers about the minimum size of baggage they can take when traveling on any member airline of the association. The ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU may lead to changes in hand luggage policies among European airlines beyond easyJet and the A4E [4].
| Parameter | Proposed Standard for A4E Airlines (EU-wide) | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | Weight limit | 7 kg total for hand luggage | | Allowed items | One piece of hand luggage plus one personal item (handbag/backpack) | | Dimensions (approx) | 40 cm (L) x 30 cm (W) x 20 cm (H), ~24 litres volume |
[1] European Union Transport Ministers Decision on Passenger Rights [2] easyJet's Baggage Policy [3] A4E's Decision on Baggage Size [4] Court of Justice of the EU Ruling on Hand Luggage [5] Passenger Rights Reforms
News about the Association of European Airlines (A4E) has emerged, as they have implemented a new standard for hand luggage across all their member airlines in the European Union. This ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU aims to harmonize cabin baggage allowances, manufacturers, and retailers of lifestyle products, such as suitcases, may want to focus on portable luggage with dimensions approximately 40 x 30 x 20 cm and a volume of around 24 litres, to meet the new standard of 7 kilograms for hand luggage carried on board without extra fees.
