CabinZero offers solution to latest low-cost Airline carry-on restrictions

CabinZero is calling upon travel retailers to assist passengers potentially caught out by Ryanair and Wizzair’s new carry-on bag restrictions that come into force on November 1, 2018, by stocking its 28L size bag.  “From this date non-priority customers will only be allowed one free small carry-on bag or will need to pay for extra baggage allowance,” explains CabinZero CEO Neil Varden. “Ryanair has stated that if their bag doesn’t fit, non-priority customers will have to pay €25 at the gate for their bag to be tagged and placed in the hold. This is going to catch out an awful lot of passengers who won’t realise their bags don’t fit until they reach the gate.”

Varden believes, however, that with explanatory signage and merchandising airside, non-priority passengers can have the opportunity to purchase a new bag that will fit the required dimensions. “This is going to be a very real problem all over the UK and Europe for thousands of passengers, but definitely does offer an opportunity for retailers on the ground,” says Varden.

“It’s not just about the additional cost involved at the gate, but many passengers won’t want to check in their bags either because of additional time lost on arrival or because they need items carried on the journey – particularly technical items such as iPads, laptops etc,” says Varden. “Yes, it might mean that passengers have to ditch their existing bags – but in the long term, purchasing a CabinZero 28L will definitely save money and worry!”

CabinZero bags are made of soft and flexible material with side compression straps to avoid over-packing. The 28L size is perfect for passengers on Ryanair, Wizzair and other low-cost airlines where carry on baggage is restricted. Available in a range of designs and more than 20 colours, CabinZero’s 28L bag has the further advantage of weighing just 600g, ensuring that passengers can maximise their onboard weight allowance.

Passengers upgrading to priority level at the time of booking are able to take one small piece of luggage and one larger sized bag onto airlines such as Ryanair and Wizzair. “These both still need to fit into the required dimensions so we recommend that retailers also offer our 44L bags which are perfect for the larger option,” continues Varden. “Again, these come in a variety of styles and colours, weighing from just 760g.”

All bags include lost and found tags and come with a 10-year guarantee (upgraded for free to 25 years when registering at cabinzero.com).

Varden also recommends offering passengers hip packs which can be worn round the waist, are not included as a carry-on bag, and enable passengers to carry items such as phones, wallets, earphones, keys etc.  “When carry on space is critical then hip bags can really help,” says Varden.

“I am convinced that if retailers offered a selection of 28L, 44L and hip packs close to the entrance of travel retail shops – or within walk-throughs – with clear, explanatory text, passengers will jump at the chance to meet these airline’s new requirements.”