Petition · Department for Transport
Regulate Cabin Baggage Dimensions Across Airlines and Cap Baggage Fees
Closed
442 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to regulate and standardise cabin baggage dimensions across all airlines operating in the UK and introduce regulations to cap fees for baggage charges. We think this would prevent airlines from imposing inconsistent and exploitative policies on passengers.
Currently, we think some airlines implement inconsistent and overly restrictive cabin baggage policies that differ significantly from other carriers. We feel these policies are designed to catch passengers out and impose excessive fees, such as £75 for minor discrepancies (1cm width difference) in baggage size.
We think this issue disproportionately affects travellers on routes to economically disadvantaged regions. We think that for many, such fees represent a significant financial burden.
We think this issue disproportionately affects travellers on routes to economically disadvantaged regions. We think that for many, such fees represent a significant financial burden.
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
442
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
14 Feb 2025
Closed
14 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.