Holiday makers need to be careful as airlines close baggage restrictions, and those who don't measure can get hit with a sudden fee of £70. Carriers such as Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and TUI will keep an eye on bags that exceed gate size and weight limits as more people erupt overseas this summer.
To avoid these fees, travelers should check the bag dimensions before heading to the airport if they want to travel light in the cabin case. Baggage allowances vary by airline, but most tickets usually include cabin bags in the fare.
For those who want to ensure their luggage is cut, Amazon's Freetoo Luggage Scale is a “convenient” travel tool, boasting “easy” operation and accurate measurements up to 50kg. Currently available for just £9.40, the gadget has received nearly 50,000 reviews and has earned 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Satisfied customers praised the simplicity and accuracy of the scale, with one reviewer paying attention to the accuracy of 0.05kg. Its compact design, robust straps and solid build also attracted many people, and we consider it a suitable investment for use in airports.
Liverpool's Echo praises its practicality and points out that users praise the efficiency of measuring suitcases and the usefulness of checking the weights of laundry. But not all feedback shines. One customer complained, “It's not good quality! It's not efficient and takes time to measure.” Another addition: “It's shown in the catalog and not so big that it's not working.”
Passengers who book a flight with check-in luggage must follow certain rules to avoid unexpected charges at the check-in desk. Here is an overview of some of the top ratings that match the hand luggage rules of Ryanair, JET2, TUI and EaseeJet, as previously reported in Birmingham Live.
Jet2
JET2 allows all customers to bring one carry-on bag for free. This bag must not exceed 10kg and can measure up to 56 x 45 x 25cm, including wheels and handles.
For example, selecting the cabin option will fit Dunelm's Elements Hard Shell Suitcase (starting at £21, £30). It comes in a variety of colours, and shoppers claim it is “absolutely great” and “dolves”, while others have discovered that the shell is “not thick enough.”
Jet2 passengers can also fit under the seat in front of the plane and bring small personal items such as handbags. Holiday makers that exceed baggage limits can face a fee of £12 per kg.
EasyJet
EasyJet's baggage rules are one of the strictest, with airlines simply allowing customers to bring small personal bags for free. Unless passengers pay extra for the upgrade, they should fit all holiday essentials in a 15kg bag that is not more than 45 x 36 x 20cm.
EasyJet's £48 extra baggage fee is one of the highest among the major budget airlines, so passengers want to avoid unexpected costs. One option that fits these dimensions is the lightweight Aero Light from Amazon (£37.34). Shoppers praise the incident as being “robust” and capable of “packing lots”, but some have reported issues with “hard wheels” and “broken zips.”
Ryan Air
Ryanair is famous for its luggage restrictions, and in many cases passengers require that the bag be placed on the measuring crate to ensure that it complies with the airline's requirements. Those flying with Ryanair are limited to small personal bags below 40 x 20 x 25cm, like this £20.98 backpack available on Amazon.
Passengers may choose to pay an additional fee for priority boarding. This allows you to carry an additional 10kg hand luggage bag with dimensions up to 55 x 40 x 20cm. Primark sells 8-wheel hardshell anchoring suitcases for £25, either black or gold, which has become popular among passengers at Ryanair on Tiktok.
Passengers in bags that exceed these limits could face a charge of £48 or £70 per bag of bags if their 10kg suitcase is oversized. For more information about Ryanair's extra fees, click here.
Twy
For those flying using the TUI, a 10kg bag is permitted on board as standard. The permitted dimensions for TUI baggage are 55 x 40 x 20cm, close to the size of the lightest four-wheel soft cabin suitcase in the world, and are available at Argos for 22.50 pounds from 45 pounds to 22.50 pounds.
Travelers share mixed feelings in their luggage reviews, and one customer said:
Another satisfied shopper said, “Good purchase, worth the money, holds a lot of things, and is very lightweight,” while another traveler said: “I love the colour. It's bright turquoise (which in my opinion is much better in real life than in screens), and honestly I make travelling with it very happy.”
But as one person reported, not everyone shared this enthusiasm. Similarly, a dissatisfied customer said “using it is absolutely not practical.”
Holiday makers are reminded that you can carry small personal items such as handbags and briefcases that should fit comfortably under your seat. But there's a twist for those who spew on TUI on holidays in the package. They are automatically allowed to have checked luggage of at least 20kg.
However, be aware of the additional costs when traveling without check-in baggage allowance. TUI charges excess weight beyond hand luggage limits and additional charges are charged between 14 pounds and 18 pounds per extra kilo based on the time in the air.
