MoneyBagger
Jul 9, 12, 2:51 pm
Received the following email from WizzAir today about a baggage trial. They always seem to have problems with carry-on baggage, not sure if this is because more people carry carry-on suitcases on their flights or they have less overhead space.
Hopefully other low cost European airlines don't copy them!
New cabin baggage policy to improve your travel experience
Dear Passenger,
From 1st August 2012 Wizz Air will launch a trial, on selected routes, introducing two types of cabin baggage.
What is the difference between the two cabin baggage types? – SIZE!
1. Small cabin bag:
If your cabin baggage is of size 42x32x25cm or smaller it can be taken onboard free of charge. A school backpack or laptop bag that fits under the seat in front of you would typically meet this requirement. There is a weight allowance of 10kg for the small cabin bag.
2. Large cabin bag:
If your cabin baggage is larger than the dimensions of a small cabin bag, you can take it onboard for a newly introduced €10 online fee, which you can choose to pay when booking your flight. Your large cabin bag still needs to easily fit into the overhead compartments of the cabin so it should be no larger than 55x40x20cm. There is a weight allowance of 10kg for large cabin bag.
Why is Wizz Air introducing this new policy trial?
Wizz Air is trialling this new cabin baggage policy to incentivise passengers to bring smaller baggage onboard the aircraft. With fewer large items onboard, the cabin will be less crowded and the boarding process will be easier and faster for the benefit of all our passengers.
Wizz Air believes this trial, on selected routes, will reduce boarding hassle and improve on-time performance and result in an overall better travel experience. The trial is planned to end in late August; however, if the findings are not conclusive, the trial might be extended. If the trial proves successful this new cabin baggage policy will be rolled out through the entire Wizz Air network.
Which routes will be affected by this trial?
This trial will be performed on all flights operating from Katowice to London Luton and return. All other routes will be unaffected by this trial.
If your Wizz Air flight is on any other route this trial does not affect you.
When does this trial start?
This trial applies to all bookings on the trial route made from 9th July 2012 onward and for travel from 1st August 2012 onward.
What do I need to do if I booked my flight on an affected route before 9th July and will travel with a large cabin bag but have not paid the fee?
The new policy is only applicable to bookings made from the 9th July onwards. If you booked prior to the 9th July, you can take your large cabin bag onboard and will not be required to pay the fee. You will however experience the new boarding procedures.
So how many bags can I bring on board?
You can chose the size of the cabin baggage you bring on board but don’t forget, Wizz Air has a strict policy which allows for only one cabin bag per passenger. Passengers who have paid for a large cabin bag will also benefit of an early boarding after priority passengers. In line with current policy, passengers can also carry onboard goods purchased at the airport after the security check in addition to their cabin baggage.
Hopefully other low cost European airlines don't copy them!
New cabin baggage policy to improve your travel experience
Dear Passenger,
From 1st August 2012 Wizz Air will launch a trial, on selected routes, introducing two types of cabin baggage.
What is the difference between the two cabin baggage types? – SIZE!
1. Small cabin bag:
If your cabin baggage is of size 42x32x25cm or smaller it can be taken onboard free of charge. A school backpack or laptop bag that fits under the seat in front of you would typically meet this requirement. There is a weight allowance of 10kg for the small cabin bag.
2. Large cabin bag:
If your cabin baggage is larger than the dimensions of a small cabin bag, you can take it onboard for a newly introduced €10 online fee, which you can choose to pay when booking your flight. Your large cabin bag still needs to easily fit into the overhead compartments of the cabin so it should be no larger than 55x40x20cm. There is a weight allowance of 10kg for large cabin bag.
Why is Wizz Air introducing this new policy trial?
Wizz Air is trialling this new cabin baggage policy to incentivise passengers to bring smaller baggage onboard the aircraft. With fewer large items onboard, the cabin will be less crowded and the boarding process will be easier and faster for the benefit of all our passengers.
Wizz Air believes this trial, on selected routes, will reduce boarding hassle and improve on-time performance and result in an overall better travel experience. The trial is planned to end in late August; however, if the findings are not conclusive, the trial might be extended. If the trial proves successful this new cabin baggage policy will be rolled out through the entire Wizz Air network.
Which routes will be affected by this trial?
This trial will be performed on all flights operating from Katowice to London Luton and return. All other routes will be unaffected by this trial.
If your Wizz Air flight is on any other route this trial does not affect you.
When does this trial start?
This trial applies to all bookings on the trial route made from 9th July 2012 onward and for travel from 1st August 2012 onward.
What do I need to do if I booked my flight on an affected route before 9th July and will travel with a large cabin bag but have not paid the fee?
The new policy is only applicable to bookings made from the 9th July onwards. If you booked prior to the 9th July, you can take your large cabin bag onboard and will not be required to pay the fee. You will however experience the new boarding procedures.
So how many bags can I bring on board?
You can chose the size of the cabin baggage you bring on board but don’t forget, Wizz Air has a strict policy which allows for only one cabin bag per passenger. Passengers who have paid for a large cabin bag will also benefit of an early boarding after priority passengers. In line with current policy, passengers can also carry onboard goods purchased at the airport after the security check in addition to their cabin baggage.