🔴 EU locks in free cabin bags, 3-hour delay compensation for air passengers from 2027
EU Council and Parliament agreed Friday to ban cabin baggage fees and preserve compensation rights after 10+ years of negotiations. Passengers will receive free carry-on (max 7kg, 100cm) plus personal item with all tickets starting 2027. Airlines must pay €300 for delays over 3,500km and €600 for delays exceeding 4 hours or cancellations.
Ryanair and EasyJet currently charge for overhead bags; the deal ends this practice. Airlines opposed the rules, warning ticket prices will rise.