Luggage hack could save British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet passengers £69

Holidaymakers could be throwing money away on their journey before take off by splashing on unnecessary luggage allowances.

Travellers could save by opting for a proportionate suitcase or carry-on that are within airlines’ guidelines, but still roomy enough to pack all holiday must-haves. With some carriers charging up to £69.99 per checked suitcase, opting for a luggage “less is more strategy” could leave flyers with some extra spending money – and there are plenty of compact options to choose from.

With airlines having varying rules for checked baggage and carry-ons, it’s important to know which well-designed piece of luggage. By doing this, not only can you save, but you can also avoid being caught out with extra charges from the likes of Ryanair, Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet and TUI.

With cleverly crafted cabin cases available from the likes of Antler, Away, Samsonite and more, you could be saving as much as £69 on checked luggage on your next getaway, the Mirror reports.

To help you save money without compromising on those all-important extra inches, read below for some of the best airline-friendly cabin bags, cases and accessories that your money can buy – as well as luggage guidelines for British Airways, Ryanair, TUI, easyJet and Jet2.

British Airways

The flag carrier has a generous allowance, which is handy as hold luggage can be expensive during peak flight times. British Airways doesn’t officially publish their baggage prices, but additional hold bags are likely to cost between £45 and £70 depending on your chosen route.

Cabin bags

One cabin bag measuring no more than 56x40x23cm and one personal item measuring no more than 40x30x15cm. Passengers must be able to lift them into the overhead lockers.

Hold luggage

British Airways offers different allowances depending on fare:

• Economy Basic – cabin and handbag only
• Economy with checked bag – one 23kg bag
• Premium Economy – two 23kg bags
• Business – two 23kg bags
• First – three 23kg bags

Bags should measure no more than 90x75x43cm.

For more information, visit the British Airways website here.

Five of the best British Airways cabin cases include:

• Antler Clifton Cabin with Pocket – £ 220 – buy now
• Away The Carry On – £220 – buy now
• Antler Prestwick Cabin – £102 – buy now
• Samsonite Quadrix Cabin – £119.95 – buy now
• Aerolite Lightweight Cabin – £34 – buy now

easyJet

EasyJet has strict rules regarding their free cabin luggage allowance, but there is no reason why you can’t fit your essentials in one of the many cabin bags that you can bring on board for free.

Cabin bags

One cabin bag measuring no more than 45x36x25 and weighing no more than 15kg.

Passengers can book an additional large cabin bag measuring no more than 56x45x25. Prices start from £5.99. EasyJet Plus members and passengers who have booked a FLEXI fare are also entitled to bring a large cabin bag onboard.

Hold luggage

Small hold bag or case weighing up to 15kg – prices start from £6.99 Medium or large bag or case weighing up to 23kg – prices start from £9.49 or £40 at bag drop desk.

Fees vary depending on the route selected, flight and time of booking. Excess luggage fees are charged at £12.

For more information visit the easyJet website here.

Five of the best EasyJet cabin bags include:

• Aerolite MiniMAX 30L – £33.99 – buy now
• Aerolite Cabin Carry On – £44.99 – buy now
• Cabin Max Anode cabin – £39.95 – buy now
• Cuqoo hard cabin – £24.99 – buy now
• Elements cabin case – £28 – buy now

Jet2

Jet2 is another airline that offers a fairly generous cabin bag allowance, and with that in mind, there are lots of great cabin cases to choose from.

Cabin bags

One piece of hand luggage is free of charge, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg and is no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Passengers can also bring a small, personal item on board.

Hold luggage

Passengers can usually bring one 22kg hold bag per person included in the cost of their holiday. Additional hold luggage up to £22kg can be purchased at £45 per item, up to a total of three items per person.

Bags weighing between 22 and 32kg will be charged an excess baggage fee of £12 per kilogram.

For more information, visit the Jet2 website here.

Five of the best Jet2 cabin cases include:

• Antler Clifton Cabin – £170 – buy now
• Antler Chelsea Weekender – £170 – buy now
• Samsonite Flux Cabin – £49.94 – buy now
• American Tourister Soundbox – £123.25 – buy now
• Away The Carry On Flex – £265 – buy now

Ryanair

Famous for its incredibly strict rules on cabin luggage, Ryanair passengers are quite restricted on what bags they can take on board for free.

Cabin bags

All fares include one small personal bag which can be brought on board, such as a handbag or laptop bag (40x20x25cm), which must fit under the seat in front of you.

Priority and 2 Cabin Bag customers can bring a small personal bag measuring no more than 40x20x25cm, which must fit under the seat in front of you and a 10kg bag measuring no more than 55x40x20cm onboard.

Hold luggage

A 10kg checked bag or case can be added to each booking. Prices vary between £25 and £35 per flight pre-booked or £45.99 at check-in.

A 20kg checked bag or case can also be added to each booking. Prices vary between £50 and £59.99 per flight pre-booked or £69.99 at check-in.

Excess baggage fees are charged between £19 and £11 per kilo.

For more information, visit the Ryanair website here.

Five of the best Ryanair free cabin bags include:

• Ryanair Underseat Carry On – £22 – buy now
• Tripp Full Circle II Flight Bag – £33.99 – buy now
• Aerolite MiniMax Ryanair bag – £32.99 – buy now
• Narwey Cabin Bag – £9.99 – buy now
• Aerolite Cabin Bag – £21.99 – buy now

TUI Airways

TUI passengers can bring one larger size piece of cabin luggage with them as well as a small handbag or laptop bag, this is great news for holidaymakers looking to travel light.

Flight-only cabin bags

One piece of hand luggage measuring no more than 55x40x20. It must weigh no more than 10kg and be able to be lifted into the overhead locker.

One small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag must be able to fit under the seat in front.

Flight-only hold luggage

All checked luggage can be booked via the Flight Extras website. Prices vary depending on size, weight and route.

Package holidays cabin bags

One piece of hand luggage measuring no more than 55x40x20. It must weigh no more than 10kg and be able to be lifted into the overhead locker.

One small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag must be able to fit under the seat in front.

Package holidays hold luggage

Passengers are entitled to a 15kg luggage allowance on most TUI package holidays. Certain types of holiday come with a bigger allowance of 20kg – this will be clearly shown on the booking if it applies.

Luggage that is heavier than the designated luggage allowance will be charged at:

• Short haul flights: £13 per kilogram.
• Mid-haul flights: £15 per kilogram.
• Long haul flights: £18 per kilogram.

For more information, visit the TUI website here.

Five of the best TUI cabin cases include:

• Antler Brixham cabin case – £170 – buy now
• Samsonite S’Cure cabin case – £225 – buy now
• American Tourister Soundbox – £116 – buy now
• Kono Cabin case – £70.99 – buy now
• John Lewis Atlanta cabin case – £99 – buy now

Packing Cubes

To ensure that you can fit as much as you possibly can into your smaller-size cabin case grab yourself some packing cubes.

Easy to use, you can pick them up for as little as just £7.99 for a set of eight different-sized cubes, making them an inexpensive essential for savvy travellers.

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