A NEW term called "luggage rage" has been causing chaos for airline passengers - here's how to avoid it Airlines are beginning to increase prices for checked luggage and are cracking down on carry-ons, according to Elliot Report. 1 Some travellers have had to rip wheels off their suitcases and cut handles or straps of their backpacks Credit: Getty This has led to outrage from passengers, who have dubbed it "luggage rage", as they struggle to downsize or are forced to pay extra for their baggage. As a result, reports of passengers having luggage tantrums have begun to spread, with no real solution in sight.
One passenger was asked to pay a whopping £50 after crew members claimed her carry-on was too big for the flight. Unable to pay, she angrily unpacked her bag and tossed her personal belongings. read more on travel SANDS FUN UK's best seaside attraction where 'very little has changed in 65 years' GROUNDED European airline cancels nearly all of their flights - affecting hundreds of Brits New airline rules have led companies to focus their efforts on generating more revenue from cabin luggage.
This means passengers will face higher check-in fees for their bags and smaller spaces for their carry-ons. Some travellers have had to rip wheels off their suitcases and cut handles or straps of their backpacks to avoid paying extra. This infuriates passengers, who are forced to rearrange their luggage in front of fellow travellers, hence the term "luggage rage.
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