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EasyJet Slams Cabin Bag Proposal, Reports £93M Loss

1/30/2026

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EasyJet criticized a European Parliament proposal to allow additional free cabin bags, calling it a “lunatic idea.”
Chief Executive Kenton Jarvis of EasyJet warned the plan could raise fares and cause flight delays.
The proposal would permit a personal item and a 7kg hand luggage, impacting many UK short-haul flights.
Separately, EasyJet reported a £93 million loss despite a 7% rise in passengers, attributing losses to investments in new routes.

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EasyJet criticized a European Parliament proposal to allow additional free cabin bags, calling it a “lunatic idea.”
Chief Executive Kenton Jarvis of EasyJet warned the plan could raise fares and cause flight delays.
The proposal would permit a personal item and a 7kg hand luggage, impacting many UK short-haul flights.
Separately, EasyJet reported a £93 million loss despite a 7% rise in passengers, attributing losses to investments in new routes.