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Hand luggage mispriced: OLG Hamm stops Vueling's fees – what this means for Mallorca travelers

Hand luggage fees and what the ruling means for Mallorca travelers

A court ruling questions extra charges for reasonable hand luggage on Mallorca flights and pushes airlines toward clearer pricing.

Published: April 22, 2026
Hand luggage mispriced: OLG Hamm stops Vueling's fees – what this means for Mallorca travelers

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Can airlines charge extra for normal hand luggage on flights to Mallorca?

The ruling from the Higher Regional Court of Hamm says that reasonable hand luggage is part of the transport service and should not be sold separately as if it were an optional extra. For Mallorca travelers, that means very small basic fares that effectively exclude a normal cabin suitcase can face legal challenges. It does not automatically end every fee, but it strengthens the case for clearer and fairer pricing.

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