What are the carry-on luggage rules for Ryanair, easyJet and BA flights? New limit announced
Customers on the budget airline are currently permitted to take one free 'personal bag' on board with them, at a size of 40cm x 25cm x 20cm and with a volume of 20 litres.
However, following an agreement with European airlines for a standard minimum size for cabin luggage, Ryanair has announced it is boosting the size of its carry on luggage by 20% – larger than if it had aligned with European minimum sizes.
A spokesperson for the airline told Yahoo News the change will be implemented 'in the coming weeks, - while airport bag sizes are adjusted - meaning the current sizes should still be adhered to.
Airlines for Europe (A4E) have brought in minimum bag sizes – 40 x 30 x 15cm – to simplify the rules for travellers who may not be aware of the different rules for airlines.
With summer holidays fast approaching, it is crucial for Britons heading abroad. to know what the rules for carry-on luggage are for the various airlines so that unexpected – and frustrating – charges can be avoided.
Flying with Ryanair can be cheap, but they keep their luggage rules strict to keep fares down. As a result, there may be extra costs associated with what you take onto the plane.
All passengers, including those with a basic fare ticket, are allowed to bring one small personal bag on board for free. However, under the current rules, this bag must fit under the seat in front of you and should not exceed the dimensions of 40cm x 20cm x 25cm, with a volume of 20 litres.
However, following an agreement with European airlines for a standard minimum size for cabin luggage, Ryanair has announced an increase of one dimension from bag sizes – from 25cm to 30 cm – to boost the overall size to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm.
This boost means the volume of the bag increases to 24 litres and will be implemented over the next few weeks.
Anything beyond these dimensions, or an additional item not fitting within this allowance, is considered an extra piece of luggage. If you attempt to board with more than this permitted bag, or if your bag does not comply with these size restrictions, you could be charged a gate baggage fee.
It's also worth noting that items like water bottles, scarves, or neck pillows need to be within your allowed bag; carrying them separately can lead to additional fees. Even if items fit within the size limits when packed, they must be packed in a way that the bag still fits the specified dimensions.
Priority and 2 Cabin Bag options allow for an additional larger cabin bag for a fee, which should not exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, and must be stored in the overhead locker.
The carry-on luggage policy for easyJet permits one small cabin bag for all passengers, free of charge. However, the bag must not exceed 45cm x 36cm x 20cm (including handles and wheels) and must fit under the seat in front of you.
Passengers can also opt to pay for a larger cabin bag (56cm x 45cm x 25cm) which goes in the overhead locker by choosing a Standard Plus ticket or by adding a large cabin bag when booking. EasyJet Plus members or have selected a FLEXI fare also get a large cabin bag.
If your bag exceeds these dimensions, you will be charged for it to be placed in the hold.
British Airways allows passengers to bring one cabin bag and one personal item on board.
The cabin bag can be up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including handles and wheels, and should fit in the overhead locker. The hand bag for personal items, such as a laptop or medication, must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and should fit under the seat in front of you.
Both items are allowed a combined weight of up to 23kg. If your luggage exceeds these dimensions, or if you have more than these two pieces, you may have to check it into the hold, potentially incurring additional fees if it goes over your checked baggage allowance.
Jet2's carry-on luggage policy includes one piece of hand luggage for free, which must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and can't weigh more than 10kg, including any wheels and handles.
Additionally, passengers can bring a small personal item like a handbag or laptop bag, which should not be larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and must fit under the seat in front.
If your hand luggage exceeds these dimensions or weight, it will need to be checked into the hold, potentially incurring an additional charge.
Jet2 also states that it reserves the right to place cabin bags in the hold due to operational or capacity reasons – even if within size and weight limits. If that happens, valuable items must be removed and carried on the flight with you.
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