Significant Changes Coming to Carry-On Rules in Europe (here's what to know)

Starting September 1, 2024, the European Union is introducing new regulations as part of a plan to standardize the dimensions of carry-on bags. This video covers the details of the new EU hand luggage rules that will apply to all travelers on all European flights (including new liquids limit rules for carry-on).

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[uberstevo]

There’s been some confusion about new EU regulations on carry-on luggage supposedly coming into effect on 1 September 2024. Here’s the reality:

The European Parliament passed a resolution on 4 October 2023 (2023/2774(RSP)), urging the European Commission to standardise carry-on luggage sizes across the EU and eliminate extra fees, citing a key court ruling (Case C-487/12). However, this is a call to action, not a new law. The Parliament wants the Commission to draft these regulations, but nothing has been finalised yet.

So, no, there’s no new regulation taking effect on 1 September 2024. For now, airlines still set their own rules.

[arcticfox]

You might want to consider updated this video, as it is not factual - except for the liquids portion - "EU dispel rumours of mandatory carry-on bag regulations The European
Commission has clarified that there are no upcoming EU regulations
mandating airlines to include a 10-kilogram carry-on bag as part of
their tickets.

Additionally, there is no current common standardized size for
carry-on luggage.

The Commission said that in July it organised a workshop to discuss
potential industry-wide standards for carry-on luggage weight and
dimensions, however, these have not been ratified into a directive.

The Commission expects to receive more details from the industry soon
and plans to hold another workshop in the autumn."

[johndunne]

Why is this video still up when it is clearly incorrect?

[kekp]

Please don't confuse Europe (which is the continent and a geographic entity) with European Union which is a political and economic entity. Keep these terms throughout the content because people from out of Europe may get confused and not follow the specific rules.

[vincevinnyp]

This isn't happening it's a mistake in reporting. Some minor news outlets saw the upcoming liquid restrictions and found the wrong document and thought it was the regs. Here is what the EU just said: The European
Commission has clarified that there are no upcoming EU regulations mandating airlines to include a 10-kilogram carry-on bag as part of their tickets.
Additionally, there is no current common standardised size for carry-on luggage.
The Commission said that in July it organised a workshop to discuss potential industry-wide standards for carry-on luggage weight and dimensions, however, these have not been ratified into a directive.

[michaelocyoung]

Note - because I've seen confusion about this online - your "carry on allowance" is not the same as what you are entitled to depending on your ticket. These rules do not mean this is the minimum you can carry on - it only refers to dimensions and weight of what you can carry on if it's allowed with your fare. Backpack-only or Backpack and checked bag fares will still be around.

Ryanair's policy is 40 x 25 x 20, so the depth dimension is 5cm smaller than the EU regulation (but the width dimension is 5cm bigger), however at time of writing the Ryanair bag size on their website is still showing as the higher value and if you get something like the CabinMax Manhattan it should be squishable so those 5cm disappear.

[LeeMatches]

Another example of the EU stepping in and imposing regulation because the industry in question has shown itself incapable of regulating itself responsibly and treating consumers decently. Thank the stars that someone has the consumer’s interests at heart.

[blotski]

I flew with Ryanair from the UK to Romania recently and they seem to have introduced this already. I was worried about the dimensions of my main bag (a bigger rucksack) although it was under 10kg and even my smaller bag (a smaller rucksack) when I measured it seemed a bit big. However, nobody said anything and the truth is they fitted easily into the measuring frames because they can be easily squashed. Maybe the measurements are more strictly adhered to if the bag is solid like a small suitcase.

[rayand]

IMPORTANT CORRECTION:
First - this is about EU - not Europe (so does not apply to UK for example).
Second - There is no new regulation taking effect on 1 September 2024. Airlines still set their own rules.
The European Parliament passed a resolution in 2023 (2023/2774(RSP)), urging the European Commission to standardise carry-on luggage sizes across the EU and eliminate extra fees. However, this is a suggestion, not a new law. Nothing has been drafted yet.

[gordonhowell]

Yes! As a travel professional, 40+ flights a year, the aggro all the different rules each airline (Ryanair the worst) is massive. I work to a “lowest common denominator” but that is based on extensive experience- casual flyers find the change from say Lufthansa to Ryanair a nightmare

[williesims]

I started my career in the airline industry as an agent in 1973. The "rules" were in effect then and just like today, they are meant for the other guy. You are dealing with people who feel they are not obligated to follow these rules and they are just suggestions.. "My sister flew last week and her bag is bigger than mine". You are picking on me because I am...choose any of the following,
Good luck enforcing these "new rules".

[CS-bnwg]

Could you provide a reputable source for the carry-on size rule? I can see the liquid rule change on the European Commission website, but nothing on carry-ons. Only smaller news sites are talking about a carry-on size, no reputable ones have so far as far as I'm aware

[JeniaFabisuk]

Is there a link to the mentioned regulations? From what I see on the net it’s still under discussions..

[paulputin]

Thank you for trying to exaplain the rules, but I got messed up with the weights because of the missleading words like 'carry-on', 'carry-on bag' and 'carry-on allowance'.
I managed to get the idea that always 2 pieces of baggage are included in the price and are allowed to take on board:
1. 55x40x20 - somethig like a medium sized suitcase with weels and a telescopic hande. Maximum weight 10 kg.
2. 40x30x15 - something like a bagpack. It must fit under the front seat. No maximum weight limit. It's weight can be 10-15-20 kg.
Did I undestand the rules correctly?

[Vitalij_R]

Could you double check this info, please? Or could you share your source?
I cannot find any official sources, only some online sites.

[Vera-kesz]

I’m confused, the video implied that the carryon weight, up to 10KGs, is the combined weight of the carryon bag and personal item?

[Dayman.]

Supplying a link to these new regulations would be helpful.

[americafirst]

NEW EU CARRY-ON RULES:
(Starting Sept. 1, 2024)

EU carry-on rules are now standarized.

CARRYON LUGGAGE:
Weight 10kg. or 22 lbs.

55 cm. (21.6 in.) (ht.) X
40 cm. (15.7 in.) X
20 cm. (7.8 in.

(including handles and wheels)

PERSONAL ITEM:
40 cm. (15.7 in.) (Ht.) X
30 cm. (11.8 in.)
15 cm. (6 in.)

[salarycat]

20cm depth is very narrow, very few carry ons on sale are within that requirement. Even the $500 nomatic carry on falls short, a shame for those who invested on a good carry on. It should've been 25cm.
I had just bought a carry-on myself, smaller than most carry-ons, and it still exceeds it. Now everybody has to buy new luggages.