The chief executive of EasyJet has characterized European Union baggage proposals as dismissing accumulated industry knowledge and operational expertise.
Proposed legislation would mandate free cabin baggage across European aviation. European legislators voted decisively to support regulations requiring airlines to provide allowances for both personal items and larger carry-on bags.
Kenton Jarvis emphasizes that current airline practices reflect decades of operational learning and continuous improvement. Industry professionals understand complexities that outsiders may not appreciate.
Regulatory mandates that ignore this accumulated expertise risk creating policies disconnected from operational realities. Effective regulation requires respecting and incorporating industry knowledge rather than dismissing it.
The airline generates more than £2.5 billion annually from ancillary services refined through operational experience. EasyJet reported quarterly losses of £93 million while applying industry expertise and seeing positive booking indicators.