Overview
- Jet2, which issued an update on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, confirmed customers will continue to receive a free 10kg cabin bag plus one personal item on every booking.
- The European Commission’s new rules, due to take effect in 2027, require clearer display of fares and optional baggage fees so passengers can compare prices more easily.
- Chief executive Steve Heapy said the EU measures “change nothing” for Jet2 because the airline already includes hand luggage as standard.
- Jet2 cited an internal figure that 80% of its customers value the included 10kg allowance, a company-sourced statistic reported by outlets and not independently verified.
- The update highlights a wider industry split where some budget carriers charge for larger cabin bags, a difference that clearer EU rules could make easier for travellers to spot and which may pressure rivals to clarify or amend their baggage charges.