New EU Rules Guarantee Free Hand Luggage and Faster Flight Refunds

Air travelers in Denmark and Sweden will soon get stronger consumer protections.

The European Union has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/2202 to overhaul passenger rights.

Under the updated rules, airlines must give every passenger one free cabin bag.

This personal item can measure up to 40 by 30 by 15 centimeters.

Carriers must also seat adults next to children under 14 for free.

Passengers can make a free one-time name correction on their tickets.

You must request this name change at least 48 hours before departure.

Cancelled flights will trigger automatic refunds within seven days.

These changes aim to stop hidden airline fees across Europe.

The new rights benefit international students, workers, and tourists in Scandinavia.

Travelers flying out of Copenhagen Airport will face fewer unexpected extra costs.

The source for this report is iamexpat.de.