Baggage Fees Could Be Erased in Europe

Aside from the base ticket, air travel has other fees that can mount up quickly if you don't watch. Whether you carry-on or check a bag,

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you'll usually pay for luggage. However, MEPs want carry-on baggage taxes eliminated.

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European lawmakers approved a resolution to eliminate airline costs for "reasonable" carry-on baggage on Oct. 3, Politico reported.

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Politico reports that the present decision follows a 2014 finding that cabin bags are a "necessary aspect" of aviation travel.

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A "reasonable" size and weight carry-on shouldn't cost travelers, the EU Court of Justice concluded.

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Beuc senior legal officer Steven Berger told Politico that EU airlines, like U.S. carriers, have distinct carry-on bag size and weight limitations.

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Multi-leg travelers with multiple airline flights have it even harder. He added that even while flying with the same carrier

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"If you look at certain practices from certain airlines, they just don't care," stated. "So we need to codify it."

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Airlines oppose the revisions because personal belongings, which fit under the seat in front of you and are smaller than a carry-on, are already free.

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