Flights are no longer just about reaching destinations; the balance between baggage allowances, surcharges and flight comfort is becoming the most critical part of the passenger experience. The new regulations to be implemented especially for international and TRNC flights aim to increase both operational efficiency and passenger comfort. Accordingly, the new rules, which will be valid for tickets booked on or after December 16, 2025, clearly define baggage allowances and clearly announce the penalties to be imposed on passengers who do not comply with the rules. This article explains step by step the details of these changes, who they cover and what they change for passengers.
New Baggage Fees and Implementation
According to the airline’s announcement, passengers who do not comply with baggage rules on international flights will be charged a 50 euro additional baggage fee. This fee will be applied as follows: passengers carrying additional baggage beyond the baggage allowed with them will be charged when they come to the plane. The aim is to increase cabin comfort and maintain the process without disrupting operational flow. This comprehensive approach increases the transparency and predictability of baggage processes.
– Scope of application: Tickets after December 16, 2025
– Application type: additional baggage fines
– Which flights: international open flights, including TRNC flights
Baggage Allowances Varying According to Ticket Packages
The company has clarified the variation of baggage allowances offered on different ticket packages, such as BASIC, ECOJET, FLEX and PREMIUM. The main differences between these packages are directly related to the limits on baggage height, weight and quantity. With the new regulation, the baggage allowances of each package are summarized as follows:
BASIC: The most basic baggage allowance is usually limited to hand baggage; it is critical to check pre-flight in which case additional baggage fees will apply. ECOJET: Offers lightened additional baggage facilities and limited additional baggage limits. FLEX: Called a flexible ticket, this package is generally more advantageous in terms of additional baggage and change rights. PREMIUM: The most comprehensive baggage allowances can have higher weight/weight and the possibility of unlimited flexibility.
Passengers should carefully examine which package they are proceeding with when purchasing tickets. This is because the baggage allowances applied on a package basis must be clarified before the flight, and the new penalties only apply to passengers who do not comply with certain rules.
pre-December 16, 2025 Tickets and Prior Rights
The company emphasizes that existing baggage allowances will apply to tickets purchased before December 16, 2025 and the new rules will not apply to these tickets. This approach aims to reduce marketing confusion while protecting passengers’ existing rights. So, even if the new rules come into effect, the baggage allowance change for passengers traveling on old tickets will not apply immediately. The most basic message is that past rights apply to existing tickets; innovations are not automatically reflected on these tickets.
Operational Objectives and Passenger Experience
There are several key objectives behind this arrangement. First of all, clarity and balance have been established in baggage processes to ensure that operations continue without disruption. The aim is to manage passengers’ baggage load in a controlled and predictable manner in order to increase in-flight comfort. In addition, the application aims to improve the safety of aircraft take-off and reduce persistent baggage handling behaviors. All these steps bring fewer surprises and higher security in trip planning.
A Step-by-Step Preparation Guide for the Traveler
How can you as a traveler best meet these changes? The following steps offer a practical and quick preparation process:
- Check the ticket package in advance: Confirm before the flight which baggage allowances apply to your package.
- Make pre-flight baggage planning: Calculate additional baggage fees and limits if you will be carrying excess baggage.
- Follow the flight rules: Check the size and weight before boarding to ensure you do not exceed the allowable baggage allowance.
- note the post-December 16, 2025 regulations: clarify in which cases the 50 euro additional baggage fee will apply.
- Keep past ticket rights: for tickets purchased before December 16, 2025, confirm that your rights are valid.
Administrative Locks for Operator
With the new regulation, the Company aims to achieve operational efficiency and maximize cabin comfort. In addition, clear and timely passenger communication is critical to maintain customer satisfaction when implementing surcharges. Therefore, keeping customer service and sales teams up to date on the new policy increases their ability to guide passengers in the right direction.
Key Points for Conclusion and Journey Preparation
In a nutshell, the new baggage rules, which apply after December 16, 2025, will come into effect with the introduction of a 50 euro additional baggage fee. However, for tickets before December 16, 2025, existing rights will be maintained. The clarification of baggage allowances in different packages (BASIC, ECOJET, FLEX, PREMIUM) requires passengers to carefully examine this detail when purchasing tickets. Accordingly, it would be the smartest approach for passengers to determine their own baggage needs in advance and choose the appropriate package and additional baggage options. This minimizes the risk of surprise charges and loss of comfort.
Source and Application Area
This regulation applies to both international flights and TRNC flights. The application covers pre-flight baggage handling and all processes that affect the operational flow of the flight. Passengers should clearly see the details of these new rules when they buy their tickets and check in. In particular, the issue of additional baggage fees must be communicated to the passenger in advance and clearly explained at the time of collection.
