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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

EU proposals for free extra cabin bags on planes ‘lunatic idea’, says easyJet

A passenger walks past an easyJet logo at check-in area, wheeling a suitcase
Bag charges made up a large proportion of more than £2.5bn in easyJet’s annual income from extras. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters

EasyJet said proposals to enforce free additional cabin bags on planes across Europe are a “lunatic idea”, warning of fare rises and flight delays if legislation goes through.

The European parliament last week voted overwhelmingly to give all passengers the right to carry on a small case, as well as the free underseat bags currently permitted.

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