The European Union is moving to cap the fees airlines can charge passengers for carrying hand luggage onto flights, in a push to rein in widespread surcharges that have become a significant source of revenue for low-cost carriers. The proposed measures, reported on 21 April 2026, aim to establish clearer continent-wide rules on what airlines may charge for standard cabin bags. If adopted, the rules could significantly reduce travel costs for millions of Europeans and reshape the pricing models of budget airlines operating across the bloc.