Suitcases that fit latest Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, and EasyJet luggage rules
Airlines including Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and TUI have strict hand luggage rules in place for passengers and those who fail to comply could face hefty charges
Airlines are clamping down on hand luggage restrictions, and travellers who fail to comply may incur substantial charges. Several airlines - including Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and TUI - can scrutinise the size and weight of passengers' bags at the airport down to the nearest centimetre, and those exceeding the limit may be charged up to £70.
Most tickets include a hand luggage bag, but the standard luggage allowance varies among airlines. To dodge any unforeseen luggage fees at the airport, measure your bag before departing home - unless an upgrade has been purchased.
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Passengers with checked-in luggage bookings need to follow certain rules to avoid unexpected fees at check-in. As explained previously by Birmingham Live, here are the key hand luggage rules for carriers including Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, and EasyJet.
Jet2
For Jet2, customers are allowed one free carry-on bag on board. This bag must not be heavier than 10kg and should not exceed dimensions of 56 x 45 x 25cm, including wheels and handles.
As per recommendations, Dunelm's Elements Hard Shell Suitcase is an ideal choice in the Cabin size (£21, reduced from £30), available in assorted hues, with customers praising it as "absolutely brilliant" and a "bargain". However, some reviews highlighted that the shell's thickness was insufficient to protect items inside.
Additionally, Jet2 allows one smaller item, such as a handbag, as long as it fits under the seat ahead. Excess baggage could trigger charges of £12 for every extra kilogram.
Easyjet
With EasyJet, the hand luggage policy is notably stringent, and travellers are only allowed one small personal item aboard without charge. If passengers haven't opted for an upgrade, all their travel necessities must fit within a 15kg bag no greater than 45 x 36 x 20cm, including any wheels and handles, exemplified by the Vancropak Easyjet Cabin Bag (£23.74 on Amazon). EasyJet imposes a £48 excess luggage fee, one of the highest among major budget airlines, so passengers must avoid additional costs.
One option that fits the dimensions is the Aerolite Lightweight on Amazon (£37.34). Shoppers describe it as "robust" with the ability to "pack a lot in," although some encountered issues with "stiff wheels" and "broken zips."
Ryanair
Ryanair is well-known for its strict luggage restrictions. To ensure compliance, passengers frequently place their bags in measuring crates. Passengers are limited to a small personal bag with a maximum size of 40 x 20 x 25cm, such as this £20.98 Amazon backpack.
Alternatively, Priority Boarding can be purchased, allowing passengers to bring an additional 10kg hand luggage bag measuring up to 55 x 40 x 20cm. The £25 8-Wheel Hard Shell Underseat Suitcase from Primark, available in black or gold, has gained popularity among Ryanair passengers on TikTok.
Passengers exceeding Ryanair's luggage limits may incur a £48 charge per hand luggage bag or £70 for oversized 10kg suitcases. More information about extra charges can be found here.
TUI
TUI allows a standard 10kg bag on board, with hand luggage dimensions limited to 55 x 40 x 20cm, comparable to the World's Lightest 4 Wheel Soft Cabin Suitcase, now priced at £22.50 at Argos, reduced from £45.
One reviewer said: "Nice and spacious and lightweight suitcase. Able to fit quite a lot, so good if you're planning on taking or bringing back lots of things on holiday etc. Would definitely recommend. I've been using it for luggage for over 15 years - can't go wrong."
Another customer shared: "Good purchase, good value for money, holds lots and very lightweight." A third added: "I LOVE the colour. It's a bright turquoise (much nicer in real life than on the screen in my opinion) and honestly makes me so happy to travel with it."
However, not all reviews were positive, as one person claimed: "One of the wheels wore through and broke after only a couple of uses. Not very robust." Another reviewer said: "It is absolutely not practical to use."
Passengers are generally allowed to bring one piece of hand luggage on board, such as a handbag or briefcase, provided it fits under the seat in front. But the rules change if you've booked a package holiday with TUI.
Those people are entitled to a minimum of 20kg of checked-in luggage. Those without a checked-in baggage allowance will incur charges per kilo for any luggage exceeding their hand luggage allowance, with TUI's excess baggage fees ranging from £14 to £18 per extra kg, depending on the flight duration.
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