Voice reading · ~1 minWelcome to the Notitur daily brief, your travel-industry recap. Today: Airlines can now charge for luggage: new EU regulation approved. Mixed news from Brussels. The European Parliament has approved the reform of air passenger rights with 646 votes in favor. For the first time since 2004, the rules change. According to Hosteltur's coverage, two big shifts stand out.. First, airlines are now explicitly allowed to charge for checked baggage. The legal gray area is gone: if you bring a suitcase, you pay. Second, passenger protection gets stronger: up to €600 compensation for delays, cancellations or overbooking. Airlines have 30 days to pay or explain exceptions. The best part? Children under 14 can sit next to their parents at no extra cost.. The regulation takes effect 20 days after official publication. My take: capping abuses is good, but legalizing baggage fees paves the way for low-cost carriers to keep unbundling everything. Still, with clear compensation rules, passengers gain real leverage. Now we'll see if airlines adjust base fares or get more aggressive on extras. That is today's recap. Come back tomorrow for more on travel, artificial intelligence and travel tech. See you tomorrow on Notitur.
Mixed news from Brussels. The European Parliament has approved the reform of air passenger rights with 646 votes in favor. For the first time since 2004, the rules change. According to Hosteltur's coverage, two big shifts stand out.
First, airlines are now explicitly allowed to charge for checked baggage. The legal gray area is gone: if you bring a suitcase, you pay. Second, passenger protection gets stronger: up to €600 compensation for delays, cancellations or overbooking. Airlines have 30 days to pay or explain exceptions. The best part? Children under 14 can sit next to their parents at no extra cost.
The regulation takes effect 20 days after official publication. My take: capping abuses is good, but legalizing baggage fees paves the way for low-cost carriers to keep unbundling everything. Still, with clear compensation rules, passengers gain real leverage. Now we'll see if airlines adjust base fares or get more aggressive on extras.
Quick questions
Can they charge me for checked luggage now?
Yes, the new EU regulation explicitly allows airlines to charge for checked baggage. Previously it was a legal gray area many already exploited.
How much do I get if my flight is cancelled?
Up to €600 compensation for cancellation, delay or denied boarding. The airline must pay or explain exceptions within 30 days.
Do kids still fly free with parents?
Yes, children under 14 can travel with their parents at no extra cost. That right has been kept since 2004.
When does this regulation start?
It takes effect 20 days after publication in the EU Official Journal. Expected within the next few weeks.
Am I compensated if I miss my flight?
No, compensation applies only for airline-caused issues: delays, cancellations or overbooking. If you arrive late, no payout.
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