New EU Rule May Give Free Hand Luggage to easyJet and Ryanair Passengers

Many people like to fly to Europe on a budget. But even though the ticket price is low, extra costs like changing your booking or paying for luggage can add up quickly. This can make the trip more expensive than you thought.

To save money, travelers look for ways to avoid paying for a cabin bag on a budget flight.

Now, a big change in EU air passenger rights might mean that you can bring a cabin bag on board for free.

After many years of talking, the European Council and Parliament have agreed that passengers can bring one free hand luggage on board. You can also bring a small personal bag that fits under the seat.

This new rule means that travelers will not be surprised by extra costs. Airlines must include the flight price and luggage costs when you book your ticket. This will make it clearer how much your ticket really costs.

An aviation expert, James Doyle, said that you will be allowed to bring one free personal item and one small wheeled cabin bag on board.

The European Council said that airlines must show the price of the ticket, including luggage, before you start booking.

Unfortunately, this rule does not apply to all flights. If you fly from the UK to the EU, you might still have to pay for your hand luggage on the way back.

James said that low-cost airlines will probably raise their ticket prices to make up for the lost luggage fees. If you usually pay for a priority or small cabin bag, you might save money.

The expert added that airlines must give you the option to choose a cheaper ticket if you do not want to bring a small wheeled bag.

This is still just a proposal, but it might become a rule within a year. The changes will not happen right away, so check your flight's terms before you travel.

Airlines will not change their policies overnight. There might be some confusion when the new rule starts, so check your flight's terms carefully.

James warned that airlines might find other ways to charge you more money, like higher fees for seat selection or priority boarding.

James said that this new rule is good for passengers, but it is not perfect. Always compare the total price of your journey and check the new luggage standards.

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