A legal dispute over carry-on baggage policies has emerged within the EU, prompting calls for standardized rules. One traveler, Benjamin Till, recounted his distress after being charged for a bag he believed complied with airline regulations. Such incidents have become frequent, leading the EU’s largest consumer group to advocate for clearer and fairer hand luggage guidelines. Recently, EU transport ministers proposed a standardized size for free underseat baggage, though they did not address fees for overhead cabin bags. Budget airlines argue that their policies comply with current laws while maintaining low fares. Consumer advocates, however, insist that more comprehensive reforms are necessary to protect passengers.
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