Brussels, July 3, 2025 (Lusa) - The European airline association Airlines for Europe (A4E) has standardised the size of free hand luggage, which is normally placed under the front seat, at 40 × 30 × 15 cm, it said in a statement.

The measure is in line with a 5 June decision by European Union (EU) transport ministers on airline passenger rights.

Airlines must also provide clear information about the dimensions of the authorised object, in a clear and accessible format, and the maximum dimensions and weight of the baggage they can take with them in the cabin.

Portuguese airline TAP and low-cost airlines Easyjet and Ryanair are members of A4E.

The European decision is the result of a judgement by the EU Court of Justice, which ruled that hand luggage cannot be subject to a surcharge, as long as it meets reasonable requirements in terms of weight and dimensions and complies with the applicable safety requirements.

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