For several years, navigating baggage charges and limits when travelling has been somewhat of a minefield especially when most airlines now either charge for a cabin bag, a hold bag or both.
On top of that, each airline has its own baggage allowance limit, with differing sizes and weights allowed depending on who you’re flying with. At the upper end is British Airways who allow two pieces of cabin baggage (the standard size wheelie suitcase, plus an under-seat bag – but both can weigh up to 20kg), with easyJet not mandating an actual weight to Lufthansa only allowing 7kg (and some cases weigh that much).
From September, a new regulation will come into force across Europe as the EU Parliament is looking to standardise the dimensions of the carry-on bags and the amount of liquid you can take.
The new rules will allow for:
Weight: Up to 10kg
Cabin Allowance: 1 cabin bag and 1 small personal item (under-seat bag – backpack, laptop bag etc).
Maximum Dimensions: Including handles and wheels – Cabin Bag: 55 x 40 x 20cm and Personal Item: 40 x 30 x 15cm.
The EU is also reinstating the 100ml liquids rule for all passengers (as we have also seen in the UK) until all airports have installed the new equipment.
