For those who haven't travelled in a while, you may want to know the most up to date rules for the airline you are travelling with in 2023.
Certain airlines have different hand luggage allowances.
Some allow a small cabin suitcase for all customers, while others only allow a bag which will fit under the seat in front of you.
Read more: Ryanair travel rules 2023 you need to know before flying
Here is what the airlines which fly from Belfast International Airport and/or Belfast City Airport say on their cabin luggage rules:
Ryanair
All passenger fare types include a small personal bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you.
This must be a maximum of 40cm x 20cm x 25cm.
The Priority and 2 Cabin Bags policy allows customers to board the plane via the Priority Queue and carrying their small personal bag and 10kg wheelie bag (55x40x20cm) with them on board.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
easyJet
Everyone can bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free.
It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles or wheels) and needs to fit under the seat in front of you. Your bag can weigh up to 15kg.
If you’d also like to bring a large cabin bag on board (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including any handles or wheels), you have the option to select an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat or book a large cabin bag.
If you’re an easyJet Plus cardholder or customer who has booked a FLEXI fare, you can also bring a large cabin bag on board (in addition to your small cabin bag).
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Jet2
You may carry on board one piece of hand luggage free of charge, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg and is no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including any wheels and handles.
You can also bring a small, personal item on board (such as a handbag, laptop bag or airport purchase) as long as it is placed underneath the seat in front of you.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Tui
You can take one piece of hand luggage per person (excluding infants) weighing up to 10kg and with maximum dimensions of 55x40x20cm. The airline says things like laptops, handbags and items bought at the airport must fit within your one piece of hand luggage.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Eastern Airways
One standard cabin bag up to 10kgs and measuring no more than 55cm x 35cm x 20cm, including wheels and handles is allowed.
For travel on board the Jetstream 41 aircraft, only certain items of passenger cabin baggage will be allowed in the cabin due to restricted storage space. Items the size of a small ladies handbag or A4 portfolio folders will be allowed on board. The majority of cabin baggage will be placed into the aircraft hold.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Flybe
flybe Lite - the airline's lowest priced, flight-only fare - includes one small cabin bag measuring up to 55cm x 36cm x 20cm and weighing up to 7kgs. This should be an item such as a handbag, tote bag, laptop bag, briefcase or backpack that can fit under the seat in front you.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
British Airways
You can take one handbag/laptop bag (max. 23kg / 51lb and up to 40 x 30 x 15cm) and one additional cabin bag (max. 23kg / 51lb and up to 56 x 45 x 25cm).
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Aer Lingus
One 10kg carry-on bag per passenger, maximum size 55 x 40 x 24 cm plus one small personal item per passenger (small handbag, laptop bag, baby changing bag), maximum size 25 x 33 x 20 cm.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Aer Lingus Regional
One 7kg carry-on bag per passenger, maximum size 48 x 33 x 20 cm plus one small personal item per passenger (small handbag, laptop bag, baby changing bag), maximum size 25 x 33 x 20 cm.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Loganair
- Fly Flex + passengers can carry 1 bag up to 6kg free of charge plus a small handbag and slimline laptop bag.
- Fly and Fly Flex passengers can carry 1 bag up to 6kg free of charge plus a small handbag.
The cabin luggage must be labelled at check-in, weigh under 6 kilos, and not exceed dimensions of 40cm x 35cm x 18cm.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
KLM
Economy
- 1 item of hand baggage with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels;
- 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
Your hand baggage can have a combined weight of up to 12 kg.
Premium Comfort
- 2 items of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels;
- 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
Your hand baggage can have a combined weight of up to 18 kg.
Business
- 2 items of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels;
- 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
Your hand baggage can have a combined weight of up to 18 kg.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Lufthansa
You can take one item of baggage with you, such as a trolley case, a compact, foldable baby buggy or a foldable garment bag, or two items in Business or First Class. Carry-on baggage must be a max of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and dimensions for foldable garment bags must be a max of 57 x 54 x 15 cm.
You can check your free baggage allowance with their baggage calculator based on your route, travel class and fare.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
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