MEPs have agreed to tackle the inconsistent rules for airline carry-on luggage.

In a resolution on uniform standards for airline carry-on luggage, MEPs argued that consistent EU rules on sizing and pricing are needed.

The text, adopted with a show of hands on Wednesday, highlights citizens’ concerns about the inconvenience and discomfort caused by inconsistent rules on airline carry-on luggage.

EU legislation on air passenger rights should be revised to offer a solution, says the resolution.

Different airline rules on hand luggage create hidden fees and make it more difficult to compare prices, say MEPs.

Also, when passengers use different airlines or need to change their plans, inconsistent rules create confusion.

MEPs stressed that when reviewing the current EU Air Services legislation, the Commission should fully implement the relevant ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU.

The Court found that airlines should not charge a supplement for hand baggage “on condition that such hand baggage meets reasonable requirements in terms of its weight and dimensions, and complies with applicable security requirements.”

The MEPs also argued that new legislation should also address other hidden costs, for example fees related to seat allocation.

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