New EU Air Passenger Rights Reform Guarantees Free Cabin Bags and Stronger Delay Payouts

European Union institutions have reached a final agreement on a long-delayed overhaul of air passenger rights, introducing major changes that will take effect in 2027, pending formal approval by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. The reform ends the practice of charging extra fees for standard hand luggage on flights within the EU. Airlines, including low-cost carriers, will be required to include both a personal item and a small cabin suitcase in the base ticket price....