A4E Reaction to the suspension of the Spanish Court decision on cabin luggage

The suspension of the Spanish consumer authority’s measures, which would have stripped travellers of the freedom to choose what they pay for and carry their luggage, confirms how disproportionate the original decision was. Hot on the heels of EU transport ministers’ recent reaffirmation that every passenger is entitled to one personal item and the option to pay for an additional cabin bag, this ruling strengthens the principle of consumer choice. We are confident the appeals process will confirm this position and deliver lasting legal clarity for both passengers and airlines.