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Wizz Air charges £55 fine for neck pillows not in bags

Wizz Air has a little-known rule that can lead to a £55 fine if your neck pillow isn't packed inside your cabin bag. Most other airlines don't count neck pillows as a separate item, letting you bring them along with your main bag. The airline's website states that neck pillows must fit within your cabin baggage allowance or face extra charges.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 14:40

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