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EU Parliament to Vote on Free Hand Luggage and Cabin Trolley Mandate

The measure seeks to harmonize baggage rules across the bloc despite industry warnings of potential fare increases.

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Eine geplante Abschwächung der Entschädigungsansprüche bei verspäteten Flügen stößt im Europaparlament auf Widerstand. Die Abgeordneten setzen sich zudem dafür ein, dass Passagiere einen kleinen Koffer im Handgepäck kostenfrei mitnehmen dürfen.
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Overview

  • The EU Parliament will vote on June 24 on a proposal requiring airlines to include at least one free piece of hand luggage and a cabin trolley per passenger under fair and non-discriminatory conditions.
  • The vote follows recent June agreements to raise compensation thresholds for delayed flights as part of broader plans to streamline passenger rights and simplify liability rules.
  • Airlines for Europe, representing carriers such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, EasyJet and Air France-KLM, contend the mandate would impose an obligatory baggage standard and could drive up ticket prices.
  • Consumer groups including BEUC have lodged complaints, warning that the proposal could erode established entitlements and create legal conflicts across member states.
  • Parliament’s decision will set the stage for final EU-wide regulations expected later this year that aim to deliver greater transparency in fares and claims processing.