Monday, August 26, 2024 New travel regulations for British travelers visiting Europe start in six days. Prepare now to ensure a smooth journey under the updated guidelines. The European Union is gearing up to introduce a new set of regulations aimed at making air travel more straightforward and hassle-free this week.
Frequent travelers are well aware that airlines often have their own specific rules regarding carry-on luggage, which can vary widely. This lack of consistency can lead to confusion, delays, and sometimes unexpected fees. To tackle these issues, the EU has announced plans to standardize luggage policies across all European airlines.
Starting September 1st, passengers flying within the EU will be permitted to bring one cabin bag and one small personal item, such as a purse or laptop bag, on board. The combined weight of these items should not exceed 10kg, and the personal item must fit under the seat in front of you, according to The Express. The cabin bag’s maximum dimensions, including handles and wheels, will be capped at 55 x 40 x 20cm.
The personal item should not be larger than 40 x 30 x 15cm. In addition to baggage regulations, the EU will reintroduce restrictions on the quantity of liquids allowed in carry-on bags starting September 1st. Currently, passengers passing through airports equipped with Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB) have been allowed to carry liquids in containers larger than 100ml.
However, concerns have been raised that some of this equipment does not meet the required standards. As a result, the EU will reinstate the 100ml limit for all airports from Sunday onward. Travelers flying out of the UK may already be familiar with the return of the 100ml liquid limit, which was reintroduced earlier this year in response to long queues at airports like Birmingham and Newcastle.
Although UK airports initially planned to implement these changes by 2025, the rule was brought back sooner to alleviate delays, as reported by The Times. Passengers can bring a total of one liter of liquids through security in containers of 100ml or less, which must be placed in a clear, resealable plastic bag measuring approximately 20cm x 20cm, to be scanned separately from other carry-on items. The EU insists that these measures to standardize luggage and liquid restrictions are essential, though the regulations may be revised again in the future.
So if you’re traveling within the EU starting September 1st, be sure to familiarize yourself with these new rules to avoid any surprises at the airport..
