“In order to increase its passengers’ comfort, Blue Air increased the load limit of hand luggage from 7 to 10 kilograms. This change meets the needs of persons who want to travel across Europe onboard our planes,” the company said in a statement Monday.
As for Wizz Air, the measure will come into force as of Thursday for the passengers who booked tickets as of October 24. All goods purchased in the airport stores after security checkup will subsequently be allowed free of charge.
Blue Air posted sales of EUR150 million in 2011, down 9% on the year. The low-cost operator is part of a group of companies owned by businessman Nelu Iordache.