Petition · Department for Transport
Ban airlines setting cabin bag size limits below overhead locker capacity
Closed
135 signatures
What the petition asks
Create legislation preventing airlines from setting cabin bag size limits smaller than the overhead locker capacity of the aircraft. Bag dimensions should match what the plane can hold, stopping what we feel are artificially small limits used to generate extra fees.
Airlines are increasingly restricting cabin bag sizes below what overhead lockers can hold, using rules we feel are unclear to charge passengers last minute. This drip pricing model can lead to stress, arguments at gates and confrontations between staff and travellers. In some cases staff appear incentivised to enforce charges, creating friction and damaging trust. A minimum size based on aircraft capacity would help reduce opportunistic fees, improve transparency and create a fairer experience.
Timeline
| 21 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
135
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
21 Jan 2026
Closed
21 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.