MSGID: 2:292/854 1c213406
TZUTC: 0200                  
The European Commission has launched a consultation to review the Air Services
Regulation, as stated in its most recent communication on Mobility Strategy.
 
In a resolution on uniform standards for airline carry-on luggage, MEPs argue
that consistent EU rules on sizing and pricing are needed.
 
The text, adopted with a show hands, highlights citizens' concerns about the
inconvenience and discomfort caused by inconsistent rules on airline carry-on
luggage. EU legislation on air passenger rights should be revised to offer a
solution, says the resolution.
 
Different airline rules on hand luggage create hidden fees and make it more
difficult to compare prices, say MEPs. Also, when passengers use different
airlines or need to change their plans, inconsistent rules create confusion.
MEPs stress that when reviewing the current EU Air Services legislation, the
Commission should fully implement the relevant ruling by the Court of Justice
of the EU. The Court found that airlines should not charge a supplement for
hand baggage "on condition that such hand baggage meets reasonable
requirements in terms of its weight and dimensions, and complies with
applicable security requirements". New legislation should also address other
hidden costs, for example fees related to seat allocation, argue MEPs.

--- DB4 - 20230201
 * Origin: AVIATION ECHO HQ (2:292/854)
SEEN-BY: 1/123 15/0 80/1 90/1 105/81 106/201 123/131 129/305 153/7715
SEEN-BY: 221/1 226/30 227/114 229/110 112 113 307 317 400 426 428
SEEN-BY: 229/470 664 700 280/464 282/1038 291/111 292/854 8125 301/1
SEEN-BY: 305/3 317/3 320/219 322/757 335/364 342/200 396/45 460/58
SEEN-BY: 633/280 712/848 5075/35
PATH: 292/854 229/426