Hand baggage fees may be waived in Europe

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When purchasing airline tickets, travelers are often faced with additional costs that airlines may not always honestly reflect in the cost of tickets. This practice can lead to unpleasant surprises and additional costs for travelers. The new resolution, which was supported by the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions, is aimed at solving the problem of baggage fees and simplifying conditions for travelers. These changes are aimed at making life easier for passengers and ensuring greater transparency in the price of air tickets.

The resolution calls on airlines to guarantee passengers the opportunity to carry hand luggage free of charge. This means that the price of the ticket should include the cost of carrying hand luggage, and passengers should not pay extra for this service.

The EU aims to change the practice of some airlines, which advertise cheap tickets but then add extra fees and charges, making the final price of the ticket significantly higher. Passengers have the right to be informed of all additional costs before purchasing a ticket.

The Committee of the European Parliament also calls on airlines to make the requirements for the size and weight of cabin baggage more uniform and understandable for passengers. If airlines violate these rules, they can be fined.

This initiative is aimed at improving the travel experience for passengers and more transparency in air ticket pricing. The new rules could be introduced by the end of October if the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions and the European Parliament itself support the initiative.