There was a time when your luggage, choice of seat and even what you had to eat came as standard on a commercial flight – with travellers just paying one price. But budget airlines changed all that – and now some carriers even charge for hand luggage. 7 airlines are now under fire from European consumer organisations, for excessive cabin bag charges. The EU is now looking at changing its laws – which would also affect UK passengers. But until then, travel expert Ash Bhardwaj looks at how to keep the cost of taking your stuff on a plane way down, whilst still making sure you have everything you need when you get to your destination. Including something called ‘luggage pooling’.
To watch this in full and with subtitles, go to iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 23/06/25.
