Passengers may have to pay for hand baggage in the cabin with Transavia. ‘We are constantly evaluating our product range, always looking at market developments. We are also working on that at the moment, we can’t say more about it,” a spokesperson told TravMagazine on Sunday evening. Currently, bringing a backpack or trolley (55x35x25 cm) in the cabin is still included in the ticket price. Together with one smaller accessory (handbag, laptop bag), the carry-on baggage may weigh a maximum of ten kilos in total. It is not yet known when payment for cabin baggage with Transavia should take effect. ‘It’s being looked at as part of the product evaluation, but we can’t say more yet.’ ANVR director Frank Oostdam says in De Telegraaf that he is ‘not at all happy’ with the possible step of Transavia.
‘To have to pay for even hand luggage is very sour.’ Oostdam believes that Transavia should focus on enforcing the existing rules for hand luggage. According to him, many people take different sizes of bags and suitcases on board, which means that customers who do adhere to the rules often cannot store their luggage. Although hand luggage is currently included in the ticket price, Transavia has room for up to 70 pieces in the overhead bins. As soon as they are full, the luggage is collected upon boarding and placed in the hold. If you want to be sure that your hand luggage is allowed in the cabin, you can already reserve a place for your hand luggage for a fee. (Photo Shutterstock).
