May 27th - Are budget airlines being unkind to passengers with "hidden charges" for cabin baggage? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 6 MIN

May 27th - Are budget airlines being unkind to passengers with "hidden charges" for cabin baggage?

from Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

A pan-European consumer group is urging the EU to force airlines to allow passengers to bring a wheelie bag on board planes as well as a smaller item without paying extra. Frankly I think they are on a hiding to nothing – and talking of hiding, the accusation that these are "hidden charges" does not stand up. Airlines are extremely clear about their baggage limits, and the costs for taking more.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 27, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

May 27th - Are budget airlines being unkind to passengers with "hidden charges" for cabin baggage?

0:00 6:44

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 27, 2025.

Can I download this Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!