Overview
- The European Parliament approved plans giving every passenger a free personal item plus a small cabin bag, capped at 100 cm combined dimensions and 7 kg.
- The proposal would apply to EU-based airlines on flights to or from EU airports, influencing most short‑haul trips from the UK.
- The changes are not yet law and hinge on a decision by the European Council.
- Ryanair has increased its free underseat bag allowance to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, while easyJet already complies with the sizing guidance.
- MEPs also seek a guarantee that children under 12 sit next to an accompanying adult at no extra charge, as easyJet’s chief executive questions the baggage plan’s practicality.