B&M is selling a £6 cabin bag that's perfect for Ryanair flights, holds a lot and is ‘no problem' at check in
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B&M is selling an "ace" cabin bag for just £6 - and it' could double as the perfect hand luggage's even Ryainair-approved.
Summer is finally upon us, and with temperatures set to ramp up again this weekend, many of us are likely making plans for a holiday.
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B&M is selling a Ryanair-approved cabin bag
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The £7 bag is on sale for just £6
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But finding a bag that meets the strict size guidelines of major airlines can be tricky.
Thankfully, B&M has the perfect product to put travellers at ease - and it's reduced too.
Whether it's a sunny getaway or weekend trip, the Bordlite underseat cabin bag will hold everything you need for a short time away.
The bag, available in black or grey, is usually priced at £7 but is currently on offer for just £6.
B&M bosses say "Travel with convenience using this Under the Seat Handheld Bag."
They promise it is "suitable for major airlines" thanks to its 40 x 25 x 20cm dimensions.
This makes it ideal for EasyJet customers, with their under-seat cabin bag's maximum dimensions being 45x36x20cm, including handles and wheels.
The airline claims this size allows you to 'bring all the essentials for a short trip'.
It also meets the specifications for Ryanair's underseat baggage dimensions (40x20x25cm).
Sharing the find on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, which boasts 2.6million members, one shopper said: "Cabin Underseat Bag £7 at B&M..."
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"That's good value", one person gushed.
A second wrote: "These are the bags we need."
A third added: "Bought these last year, fit plenty in."
"Got them - ace", chimed in a fourth.
A fifth said: "Mine's done loads of trips with no problems at all!"
Meanwhile, a sixth insisted: "These are great bags and hold a lot."
Primark is also selling an underseat bag which has racked up a legion of fans, and measures 40x20x25cm, when its wheels are removed, meaning it's fully compliant with the budget airline.
The wheels are 'easy click', so they can be detached in seconds on the plane if you need.
The hardshell suitcase also includes a handy bag for storing the wheels during the flight, and has a number of different zipped compartments to make packing easier.
The bags also won't break the bank, costing just £25 each and saving you having to pay for any luggage on the flight.
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