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Luggage Allowance Guide

Airline Cabin Bag Allowances (2024)

Ryanair: one personal item (40×20×25cm) free with all fares; priority/Plus fares include 10kg cabin bag. easyJet: one small cabin bag (45×36×20cm) free with all fares; additional cabin bag with Up Front or Extra Legroom seats; 15kg hold bag included with FLEXI fare. British Airways: one piece of hand baggage (56×45×25cm, under 23kg) and personal item. Jet2: two pieces of hand luggage. These allowances change frequently — always verify on the airline's website before travel.

Excess Baggage Fees

Pre-purchase baggage fees are typically 50–80% cheaper than airport or gate fees. At the gate, Ryanair charges £/€50 per bag on short-haul routes. easyJet gate fees are £/€65–95 per item. British Airways excess weight fees: £65 per bag at check-in, more at the gate. Paying online at time of booking is always cheapest. The optimal strategy: weigh bags at home, pack to allowance, and pre-pay hold luggage well in advance when booking.

Packing Efficiently

Packing cubes compress clothing and keep bags organised — typically saving 15–20% of volume versus folding. Rolling clothes rather than folding reduces creasing and saves space, particularly for casual items. Pack shoes with socks inside to save space. Heaviest items (shoes, toiletries) go at the bottom (closest to wheels for upright). Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less in a single clear resealable bag (maximum 1 litre bag) for cabin baggage through UK and EU airport security.

Weighing at Home

Inaccurate home weighing causes most airport baggage problems. Luggage scales (hook-style, approximately £10) are the most accurate method for checking bags before departure. Bathroom scales can be used (weigh yourself, then weigh yourself holding the bag, subtract), but are less precise due to wobble. For checked bags, weigh fully packed and closed — not empty. Add the weight of any liquids or last-minute items added after weighing.