Petition

Stop Airlines changing Carry-On Luggage sizes -Create a standard UK Minimum Size

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Inconsistent cabin bag rules force travelers to buy extra bags, creating waste. A UK-wide minimum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm would cut waste, save money, and make travel fairer and more sustainable.
The lack of a standard carry-on size across airlines doesn’t just cause confusion — it creates waste. Travelers are forced to buy different bags to meet constantly changing airline rules, leading to unnecessary spending and the production of bags that may only be used once. This cycle of overconsumption contributes to environmental harm. A UK-wide minimum cabin bag size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm would reduce waste, promote sustainability, and create a fairer, simpler travel experience for everyone.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Regulate Cabin Baggage Dimensions Across Airlines and Cap Baggage Fees
Regulate Cabin Baggage Dimensions Across Airlines and Cap Baggage Fees

Timeline

15 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 May 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 30 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.