Brazil's Chamber Sets Urgency Vote on Bill to Ban Carry‑On Fees

Overview

• Chamber president Hugo Motta scheduled an urgency vote for Oct. 21 on PL 5041/25, which targets carry-on charges.
• The bill guarantees passengers one free cabin bag and one personal item on flights operated to or from Brazil, within ANAC size and weight limits.
• An urgency request was formally filed with signatures from multiple party leaders, enabling a direct plenary vote if adopted.
• Senacon, Procon-SP and ANAC sought explanations from airlines on the new fare category; ANAC noted no domestic carry-on charges and plans technical studies, while Azul said it will not charge on international routes.
• Gol and Latam introduced basic international fares without a cabin bag allowance; their chiefs defended the move on competitiveness grounds, and Latam’s Jerome Cadier admitted poor communication.