A global standard for the size of aeroplane hand luggage has been suggested, to avoid passenger confusion and speed up travel. Would it work and will it happen, asks Justin Parkinson.
It's a pain for passengers. Ramming a bag into a luggage-size gauge before boarding a plane, and facing a fine if it doesn't fit, can lead to angry outbursts.
To add to the frustration and confusion, airlines have different standards. But the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has devised an "optimum" for cabin luggage.
It recommends 55 x 35 x 20 cm (21.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches), meaning "that theoretically everyone should have a chance to store their carry-on bags on board aircraft of 120 seats or larger". That's smaller than the maximum allowed byEasyjet, Ryanair, Thomas Cook, Virgin Atlantic and BA.
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