The European Union is advancing a reform that would require airlines to include carry-on baggage in the base ticket price, reinforcing a set of consumer rights, according to the report. Irish carrier Ryanair warns the move could actually raise ticket prices, arguing that most passengers seek the lowest fare, not services they may not need.
The European Union is advancing a regulatory reform that would require airlines to include carry-on baggage in the base ticket price, according to the report. The measure is part of a broader effort to strengthen passenger consumer rights. Ryanair has pushed back, warning that embedding services into the base fare could lead to higher overall ticket prices. The airline's stance reflects a low-cost carrier industry view that transparency should allow passengers to choose only the services they want. The reform is still in its formative stages within EU institutions; no timeline for adoption has been reported.
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