Another Airline to Charge for Carry-On Luggage

Wizz Air, the budget Hungarian airline, will begin charging for carry-on luggage for bags over a certain size.

Starting August 1, bags over 42cm x 32 cm x 25 cm (16.5 in. x 12.6 in x 9.8 in.) will be charged 10 euros to be taken on board. They must still be under the maximum allowed for carry-on or they will be put in the hold.

There are some caveats. First, this is only a trial. Second, it’s only on Wizz Air flights between London’s Luton airport and Katowice, Poland.

After the trial, the airline will decide whether or not to implement this on all flights.

According to a survey from booking site Skyscanner, 88% of those polled said they would take a different airline rather than pay for carry-on luggage, and 64% thought this fee unfair. 

In protest, I’m cancelling my vacation plans to Katowice. 

Oh, and please, no “wizz” air jokes.

Comments

[Paul-in-NYS]

Hmm... I bought a Travelpro Crew 8 tote in a recent sale, and it's 8 × 12 × 16 inches. How do I get to Luton from here?

[Frank@OBOW]

You can't get there from here.

[Ralph]

Wizz operates A320 only. I've flown through Luton, but don't anticipate ever flying Wizz because there are other operators for their routes and I don't think I'd ever fly a CEE carrier for safety reasons alone. The also charge for checked luggage. They might actually have a nice portion of business travel on that particular route and think business flyers don't mind the fee.