C
abin bag charges have become an increasingly common — and unpopular — feature of air travel, with passengers paying a fee for luggage that doesn’t fit under the seat in front.
Last month a leaked email revealed that Swissport staff at seven UK airports were being paid bonuses of £1.20 per person to catch easyJet passengers with oversized bags at the gate, who then had to pay a £48 fee.
While airlines have faced a backlash over the charges, they argue that restricting cabin baggage is essential for keeping fares low and flights on time. We hear both sides of the argument.
Yes
