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British Airways crack down on hand luggage
The airline claims that cabin bags were getting so big that flights were regularly delayed
01 Aug 2015
British Airways has reduced the size of hand luggage after claiming that passenger bags were getting so big it was causing regular flight delays.
The airline, which allows each person to have two bags in the cabin, is almost halving the size of the “personal” bag.
Thousands of BA passengers will be affected by the tighter restrictions which will be enforced later this month.
From August 18, passengers will be limited to personal bags no bigger than 40x30x15cm – compared with the current maximum of 45x36x20cm.
It could lead to many travellers having to buy new luggage or even buying smaller laptops.
The size of the main piece of hand luggage – which is often a wheel-on bag – will remain the same at 56x45x25cm.
BA insists that the new restrictions are still “generous” and is intended to speed up boarding. Since the new limit on the personal bag will mean it can be stowed under the seat, cabin crew will not waste time rearranging over-head lockers before take-off, the airline says.
If there is still too much luggage in the over-head lockers, passengers may have to decide which of their bags should go in the hold.
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In an email to customers, BA said: “In recent months we have seen an increase in people travelling with hand baggage that exceeds their allowance.
“We always try to accommodate our customers but to make sure the aircraft is ready to depart on time we are making the following changes. You can continue to carry two pieces of hand baggage. One bag should be a handbag or laptop-sized bag which should now be no larger than 40x30x15cm.
“The size of your additional cabin bag remains unchanged and can weigh up to 23kgs. Customers who travel with hand baggage which is outside their allowance will be asked to check this into the hold.”
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BA insists the reduced dimensions are ‘generous’ and will comfortably fit modern laptops – which tend to be smaller than older versions – as well as all the associated wires and accessories.
Economy and premium economy travellers will be affected by the change, although those in first class will be exempt.
A spokesman for BA said: "We know that customers want their flights to leave on time, so we are looking at a number of initiatives to help us maintain punctuality.
"We are asking customers to help us achieve this by adhering to our hand baggage allowance which is clearly stated on our website."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/avi...-Airways-crack-down-on-hand-luggage-size.html
The airline claims that cabin bags were getting so big that flights were regularly delayed
01 Aug 2015
British Airways has reduced the size of hand luggage after claiming that passenger bags were getting so big it was causing regular flight delays.
The airline, which allows each person to have two bags in the cabin, is almost halving the size of the “personal” bag.
Thousands of BA passengers will be affected by the tighter restrictions which will be enforced later this month.
From August 18, passengers will be limited to personal bags no bigger than 40x30x15cm – compared with the current maximum of 45x36x20cm.
It could lead to many travellers having to buy new luggage or even buying smaller laptops.
The size of the main piece of hand luggage – which is often a wheel-on bag – will remain the same at 56x45x25cm.
BA insists that the new restrictions are still “generous” and is intended to speed up boarding. Since the new limit on the personal bag will mean it can be stowed under the seat, cabin crew will not waste time rearranging over-head lockers before take-off, the airline says.
If there is still too much luggage in the over-head lockers, passengers may have to decide which of their bags should go in the hold.
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In an email to customers, BA said: “In recent months we have seen an increase in people travelling with hand baggage that exceeds their allowance.
“We always try to accommodate our customers but to make sure the aircraft is ready to depart on time we are making the following changes. You can continue to carry two pieces of hand baggage. One bag should be a handbag or laptop-sized bag which should now be no larger than 40x30x15cm.
“The size of your additional cabin bag remains unchanged and can weigh up to 23kgs. Customers who travel with hand baggage which is outside their allowance will be asked to check this into the hold.”
• Mobiles could be banned on all flights from Britain
BA insists the reduced dimensions are ‘generous’ and will comfortably fit modern laptops – which tend to be smaller than older versions – as well as all the associated wires and accessories.
Economy and premium economy travellers will be affected by the change, although those in first class will be exempt.
A spokesman for BA said: "We know that customers want their flights to leave on time, so we are looking at a number of initiatives to help us maintain punctuality.
"We are asking customers to help us achieve this by adhering to our hand baggage allowance which is clearly stated on our website."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/avi...-Airways-crack-down-on-hand-luggage-size.html
