Portuguese court rules charging for cabin bags is illegal in 'historic' decision

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Portuguese court rules charging for cabin bags is illegal in 'historic' decision
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A Portuguese court has declared it's illegal to charge plane passengers for cabin baggage, in a new blow to a practice that's becoming increasingly common among European low-cost airlines.

has declared charging plane passengers for cabin baggage is illegal, in a new blow to a practice that's becoming increasingly common among

Judge Antonio Oliveira Mestre ruled the airline couldn't charge extra for bags measuring up to 55x40x20cm that fit in the overhead compartment, calling it a "violation of consumer rights". The airlines, particularly easyJet and Ryanair, are popular with Australian travellers in Europe thanks to their low cost and regular flights linking popular holiday destinations.

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