Rules for how much hand luggage you are allowed to bring on board a flight with you may have changed since your last trip.
Some airlines allow you to bring on a bag weighing up to 10kg - eg a cabin case - along with one small personal item which can be stored underneath the seat in front of you.
Others allow no more than one small bag which must fit under the seat in front of you.
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If you wish, you may be able to book on a 10kg bag/case if you pay to book it or select an upgraded seat/priority fare.
It's important to check the maximum dimensions allowed for your hand luggage for the airline you are travelling with.
Here are the full details for the allowances on Jet2, TUI, easyJet and Ryanair:
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.
If Priority is sold out, you can purchase a 10kg Check-in Bag.
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 for your flight
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) as part of your membership or fare benefits.
The maximum number of cabin bags available per person is two; one small cabin bag for all customers and one large cabin bag for customers where it’s included with their seat, fare or membership benefits or where they have paid to add one to their booking.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Tui
You can take 1 piece of hand luggage per person (excluding infants) weighing up to 10kg and with maximum dimensions of 55x40x20cm on a TUI Airways flight. You must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead storage compartments yourself.
You can bring a Trunki case as hand luggage, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg. In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase. The airline says this must be small enough to be stored under the seat.
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. If your hand luggage weighs more or is larger than this, it will need to be checked into the aircraft hold, and you may have to pay an additional charge.
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.
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