{"id":120023,"date":"2023-10-17T22:39:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=120023"},"modified":"2023-10-17T22:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:39:22","slug":"game-changing-extra-large-overhead-luggage-bins-arriving-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/travel\/game-changing-extra-large-overhead-luggage-bins-arriving-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Game-changing extra-large overhead luggage bins arriving in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
The chaos of passengers scrambling to cram cases into overhead stowage compartments on planes is increasingly likely to become a thing of the past.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s because new breeds of extra-large overhead bins have been rolled out, with more inked-in to be fitted in the near future.<\/p>\n
The new Airspace L Bin, by Airbus, will be fitted to 38 of German carrier Lufthansa\u2019s A320s in January 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They provide 60 per cent more bag capacity than the previous-generation A320 bins, allowing for three extra bags per bin and able to accommodate bags that are 61cm (height) x 38cm (width) x 25cm (depth).<\/p>\n
For reference, the large cabin-bag allowance for Ryanair is 55cm (height) x 40cm (width) x 20cm (depth).<\/p>\n
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The new Airspace L Bin (above), by Airbus, will be fitted to 38 of Lufthansa\u2019s A320s in January 2025<\/p>\n
Airbus said: \u2018L Bins are designed to be retrofitted in three to five days, which is Airbus\u2019s fastest and most cost-effective A320 retrofit solution.<\/p>\n
\u2018This results in less aircraft downtime for the airline. Secondly, L Bins allow space for three extra bags per bin, creating a better experience for customers and crew when boarding and deplaning.\u2019<\/p>\n
The carrier added: \u2018The bins, made of ultra-lightweight and highly stable composite products, will be manufactured by EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH).<\/p>\n
\u2018As with all Airbus retrofits, reusing the same components to minimise waste is a key consideration. The L Bin reuses many parts of the original bin, including the sidewall, ceiling and lighting.\u2019<\/p>\n
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Airbus said: \u2018L Bins [above] are designed to be retrofitted in three to five days, which is Airbus\u2019s fastest and most cost-effective A320 retrofit solution’<\/p>\n
American Airlines, meanwhile, was the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace XL overhead luggage bin, which can accommodate cases up to 60cm in height (24 inches) x 40cm in width (16 inches) x 25cm (10 inches) in depth.<\/p>\n
American launched the Airspace XL on its Airbus A321 neo aircraft.<\/p>\n
Airbus Head of Commercial Services Europe, Charbel Youzkatli, said: \u2018We know from talking with airline customers that bigger bins are a clear need to enhance the passenger experience. As with the XL Bins, the L Bins provide more space with the added advantage of a plug-and-play retrofit.<\/p>\n
\u2018We are thrilled to see Lufthansa as the first to offer the L Bins to its passengers and to reap the efficiency benefits it brings to aircraft turnarounds.\u2019<\/p>\n