What About My Baggage?

Lately there has been much confusion among travellers about the baggage allowance because low-cost airlines recently changed their baggage allowance rules. According to the new rules of low-cost airlines, each passenger may carry only one piece of hand baggage on the plane free of charge. All other airlines usually include hand baggage as well as one piece of checked baggage in the price and there might be baggage weight limit.

Before you head to the airport you should check the amount of baggage that is included in the price of the plane ticket and if there is a baggage weight limit. There should be a Baggage tab on the website of each airline where you can find all the information you need. The infographics below offers a brief overview of baggage rules for European low-cost airlines.

Make sure you’re not carrying any dangerous or sharp objects in your baggage, or liquids exceeding 100ml. All liquids must be tightly sealed in a transparent plastic bag that can be resealed and must, together, not exceed 1 litre.

Delayed, lost, damaged, or destroyed baggage

The airline is liable for delayed, lost, damaged, or destroyed baggage when it has been checked in. The rules in the infographics apply for flights to and from EU airports operated by EU airlines. Other airlines usually offer similar rights; however, you should visit their websites where you’ll surely find the information you’re looking for.

The airline must compensate the passenger if found responsible for the damage done to the hand baggage (including your personal belongings).

For more information, visit Your Europe website or read the Air Passenger Rights pamphlet. I hope you have as little inconveniences and as many flights to new adventures as possible.