Airlines will be allowed to charge passengers for bringing trolley bags into the cabin under changes to EU passenger rights, after the European Council approved the controversial move on Thursday.

They have introduced new rules for hand luggage, allowing carriers to impose fees for larger cabin bags placed in overhead lockers. Only smaller personal items such as backpacks or handbags measuring up to 40x30x15cm will be accepted free of charge.

The Airline Association (ALA) has welcomed the