Wizz Air Tightens Hand Luggage Checks – Surcharges Reach €73

Budget airlines including Wizz Air are tightening hand luggage checks at airports. Passengers report being forced to squeeze bags into sizers, facing charges for wheels and handles, and encountering strict interpretations of size limits. Surcharges for non-compliant luggage can reach as much as €73 (around 315 zloty) with some carriers.