The scenes are familiar to most airline passengers, the desperate swapping of clothes across baggage, pulling an extra jumper over your head to wear on the plane, and the inevitable reach for the wallet. Luggage allowances are one of the more stressful sides of people who want to fly away on their next holiday.
The travel phenomenon labelled as ‘Packing Induced Travel Stress’ follows research from Asda Money that reveals more than 58% of British travellers have a complete meltdown when it comes to packing before a holiday. Knowing the limits (and how you can get around them) is the key to a stress-free holiday.
Typically, the standard weight limit for any checked bag is 23kg, with 32kg being the absolute maximum for any single piece of luggage, even after heavy weight fees. However, some airlines have started offering alternatives, with others being more strict in their allowances. We break them down between each airline.
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