The British holiday maker, planning to fire on budget airlines this summer, is being told about “screepy” tricks that can save you money with baggage fees. Many low-cost carriers usually allow passengers to bring small bags inside the ship at no additional cost, but larger items in the package will incur an additional fee.
For example, Ryanair can carry “small bags” to the plane for free. However, the airport can cost up to 44.99 pounds to store extra bags weighing up to 10kg in the hold. Additionally, the extra baggage fee for one kilo is £12.
Similarly, EasyJet “permits one small cabin bag per person for free.” This should not exceed 45x36x20cm including the handles and wheels and should be stored under the front seat. The bag weighs up to 15kg, but passengers must be able to lift it themselves.
But which consumer rights group is? We highlighted a simple solution to this potentially expensive problem. Once customers pass through the security gates, they are said to be able to quickly bolster the amount they can get on the plane by simply picking up shopping bags from the retailer.
“I feel this tax-free baggage hack is illegal…but not!” Which did you say? On your Instagram account, nod to CheapholidayExp for original advice. “Did you know that airport shopping bags are a sly way to increase your luggage?”
“Pick one through security and store additional items that don't fit in your cabin luggage like a small handbag. They won't count towards luggage allowance. This is the perfect way to round out airline measurements on strict budgets.”
But which one? Their example emphasized that while working at Ryaniar, it was important to check small prints to make sure they were allowed by a particular airline. Both Ryanair and EasyJet websites have confirmed that tax-free bags are allowed on planes.
