EU Tightens Baggage Rules, Strengthens Delay Compensation

Monday, 15 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

New European aviation rules are changing the experience for air travelers flying to and from Crete. Regulations now clarify passenger rights regarding carry-on baggage, covering what airlines can and cannot charge for cabin bags and what size and weight limits are enforceable. On flight delays, updated rules strengthen compensation entitlements: passengers may be eligible for payouts depending on delay length and distance traveled, with clearer procedures for filing claims. Seating rules also see updates, addressing the practice of airlines charging families or couples to sit together. For tourists flying into Heraklion or Chania airports this summer, it is worth reviewing your airline's baggage policy before departure, keeping boarding passes and receipts if delays occur, and knowing you have the right to request adjacent seats with travel companions without additional fees.