A MAJOR European airline has introduced strict new luggage rules, with huge fines for rulebreakers.
Spanish airline Iberia is cracking down on passengers who travel with non-standard shaped luggage.
This can mean any bulky or irregular shaped items, which can also include soft luggage if it doesn’t fit the usual shape.
The new rules were rolled out last month since January 28.
The website states: “Starting today, January 28, an extra charge may apply for checking in irregularly shaped baggage.
“Irregularly shaped baggage is defined as any item whose shape, material, or dimensions may interfere with the airport’s automated systems (for example: soft bags, plastic packages, round or oval bags, or non-rigid packaging).”
The airline warns that the bag will be assessed at the special baggage check in counter.
The maximum fine is £125, for anyone on a connecting long-haul flight to America or Asia.
Brits are more likely to be fined around £55 for a flight from the UK to Europe.
Passengers could even have the bag refused if it is said to fail any “operational or security reasons”.
Or, it might have to travel on a later flight in “exceptional cases”.
The Sun has contacted Iberia for additional comment.
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