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.