New overhead bins that will be introduced to some Airbus planes next year could completely change the game for those who travel with cabin bags – potentially ending panicked stowing as passengers rush ...

He explains: "Take the Airbus A320, one of the most common aircraft you'll fly on. It typically holds between 170 and 180 passengers, but it can only fit about 90 carry-on bags in the bins.

Airbus says the new bins will provide 60 per cent more bag capacity than the previous generation of A320 bins, allowing space for three extra bags per bin. Currently, fitting carry-on bags into ...