Air travelers in the European Union could eventually receive a significantly larger free cabin baggage allowance under proposed passenger rights reforms.
The plan would allow travelers with a standard ticket to carry one small personal item plus a larger cabin bag weighing up to seven kilograms without paying an additional fee.
According to Euronews, the combined dimensions of the larger cabin bag would be limited under the new system.
The proposals are part of a wider overhaul of European passenger rights involving baggage, cancellations and compensation.
However, travelers should not assume the changes apply yet.
The legislation still has to complete the European Union process, and the earliest possible implementation is currently expected around late 2027.
Rules could also differ for passengers departing from the United Kingdom because Britain is no longer part of the EU.
Low cost airlines have built a significant part of their pricing model around optional baggage fees, meaning the final rules could have a major effect on how basic airfares are structured.
Until implementation, passengers should continue checking the baggage rules of their individual airline.
