Petition · past parliament
Make Flybe's inconsistent paper and metal baggage measuring devices illegal.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Flybe measuring devices on hand baggage of 55x20x35 are ineffectively and inconsistently measuring bags and forcing passengers into fines of £50, multiple times per flight. Devices are both metal and paper and are different between airports and within airports.
This is unfair, unethical and needs regulating. Photos and videos of these devices have been taken and also staff at London City Airport have written in support of this scam.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The baggage policy is set by the relevant airline. You may wish to complain directly to them, or if you have already done so and are not satisfied with their response, you may wish to contact the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme: https://www.aviationadr.org.uk/about-aviationadr/
Timeline
| 29 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.