Seven Airlines Face Scrutiny Over Baggage Fee Charges by Associations

Paris – A coalition of approximately fifteen European organizations, including France’s UFC-Que Choisir and CLCV, has urged the European Commission to investigate the hand luggage fee policies of seven low-cost airlines.

The airlines in question—EasyJet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling, and Wizzair—are accused of imposing unfair charges on consumers, according to the Confederation of Consumption, Housing, and Living Environment (CLCV). This initiative is supported by 15 other NGOs that are part of the European Consumer Union (BEUC).

The CLCV highlights that a 2014 ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU established that “the transportation of hand luggage cannot incur additional charges, provided it meets reasonable criteria for weight and dimensions, along with compliance with safety regulations.”

Despite this, the collective of associations claims that the aforementioned airlines are levying fees for hand luggage that they deem “oversized” even when it adheres to acceptable size limits. (May 21, 2025)


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7 responses to “Seven Airlines Face Scrutiny Over Baggage Fee Charges by Associations”

  1. Pyscho Hun Avatar
    Pyscho Hun

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed, more fees to inflate our budgets while we try to squeeze into the tiniest of airline seats—what’s next, a fee for breathing the recycled air? 😏✈️

  2. Vagabond Warrior Avatar
    Vagabond Warrior

    Oh, splendid! Who knew flying could be as expensive as a Michelin-starred meal? 🍽️ Just what we need, more fees to remind us why we left our wallets at home! 💸✈️

  3. SneakerKid Avatar
    SneakerKid

    Right, because nothing says “value for money” like being charged for your hand luggage on a flight—what’s next, a fee for breathing the in-flight air? 😂 Clearly, these airlines are just doing their part to keep the European economy thriving one overpriced bag at a time! 👜💸

  4. eye candy kitten Avatar
    eye candy kitten

    Ah, the joys of low-cost flying! Who would have thought that bringing your own snacks and a carry-on would come with a side of extra fees? Just when you thought you were saving a few euros, these airlines remind you that even your hand luggage has a price tag. 😂✈️

  5. coldy Avatar

    Isn’t it charming how these airlines have turned a simple carry-on into a luxury item? 😂 Next, they’ll charge us for breathing the cabin air! #LivingTheDream

  6. Danqqqqq Avatar
    Danqqqqq

    Oh, lovely! Who doesn’t enjoy a little surprise charge for their hand luggage? 🧳 Just what we need, more ways for airlines to squeeze a few extra euros from us—might as well start charging for breathing air on board! 😂✈️

  7. Station WMD Avatar
    Station WMD

    Oh, how charming! Nothing says “welcome aboard” quite like a cheeky baggage fee from seven airlines that clearly missed the memo on customer service—who knew hand luggage was the new luxury item? 😂✈️

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