{"id":1636,"date":"2026-01-19T19:25:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/?p=1636"},"modified":"2026-01-27T19:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:35:20","slug":"changes-to-baggage-rules-on-flights-within-the-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/en\/blog\/immigration\/changes-to-baggage-rules-on-flights-within-the-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes to baggage rules on aircraft within the EU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 2026, air travel within the European Union will undergo significant changes due to the introduction of automated security systems that will affect baggage handling. Modern airport scanning systems will now accurately measure the size and weight of carry-on baggage, eliminating the ability for passengers to \u201cabuse\u201d the flexibility that many have enjoyed until now.<\/p>\n<h2>Liquids in hand luggage: what&#8217;s changing<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most discussed aspects is the removal of the well-known 100 ml limit for liquids. The new generation of scanners will analyze containers without the need to open suitcases, allowing passengers to carry up to two liters of liquids, aerosols and gels without having to dispense them into small bottles or clear bags.<\/p>\n<h2>Control will become automatic<\/h2>\n<p>The introduction of new technology will mean that safety checks will no longer depend on the subjective opinions of operators, but will be strictly guided by machine readings. This should help to ensure safety and smooth travel, but also means that any extra centimeters or kilograms will be automatically detected and may result in your carry-on baggage being sent to the hold or subject to additional fees.<\/p>\n<h2>Inspection of equipment will speed up<\/h2>\n<p>From now on, passengers arriving at European airports where new technologies are in place will not have to remove their phone, computer, tablet or camera from their hand luggage, which will increase security and speed up baggage control.<\/p>\n<h2>Carry-on baggage rules: the airline decides<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, rules regarding the size and weight of carry-on luggage are still set by each airline. Although there are no uniform standards, many companies have updated their policies to meet passenger expectations and new demands for efficient boarding procedures.<\/p>\n<h2>Airline restrictions on carry-on luggage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air Europa:<\/strong> 40x30x15 (package under the chair); 55x35x25, 10 kg (suitcase in the cabin) for economy class, 2 pieces, a total of 14 kg for business class.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Nostrum (Iberia Regional):<\/strong> 40x30x15 (package under the chair); 55x40x25, 10 kg (suitcase in the cabin).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Binter:<\/strong> a small package under the chair; ATR \u2013 45x35x25, Embraer \u2013 52x40x25, 8 kg (suitcase in the cabin).<\/li>\n<li><strong>easyJet:<\/strong> 45x36x20 (package under the chair); 56x45x25 (suitcase in the cabin), 15 kg &#8211; only when purchasing an option, or if included in the ticket price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iberia\/Iberia Express:<\/strong> 40x30x15 (package under the chair); 56x40x25, 10 kg (suitcase in the cabin) for economy class, 14 kg for business class.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ryanair:<\/strong> 40x30x20 (package under the chair); 55x40x20, 10 kg (suitcase in the cabin) only in the case of \u201cPriority &amp; 2 Cabin Bags\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volotea:<\/strong> 40x30x20 (package under the chair); 55x40x20, 10 kg (suitcase in the cabin).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vueling:<\/strong> 40x30x20 (package under the chair); 55x40x20, 10 kg (suitcase in the cabin) &#8211; only when purchasing an option, or if included in the ticket price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Carry-on baggage fees and consumer response<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, Spanish consumer and user rights organizations OCU and Facua have already called on the country&#8217;s authorities to investigate the practices of some airlines regarding hand luggage fees, as some tariffs could be considered abusive under the new European regulatory framework.<\/p>\n<h2>Exceptions and recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>Necessities for infants or passenger health are exempt from both liquid volume and number of container restrictions. However, it is recommended that you carry a medical certificate confirming the need to transport such drugs to avoid any doubts about safety.<\/p>\n<h2>What does this mean for passengers<\/h2>\n<p>With these changes, EU authorities hope the boarding process will be faster, safer and clearer for passengers, although it also means less tolerance for mistakes when preparing hand luggage for flight. 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