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EasyJet Joins Ryanair in Tightening Free Hand Luggage Rules for 2025

Major UK airlines enforce stricter and varied cabin bag policies, prompting travellers to adapt with compact luggage solutions.

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Overview

  • EasyJet now charges passengers a fee starting at £5.99 for overhead cabin bags, adopting Ryanair's underseat-only free baggage model.
  • Ryanair continues to allow one free underseat bag (40 x 20 x 25cm) while charging for larger cabin bags up to 10kg with priority boarding.
  • Jet2 and TUI permit one free 10kg cabin bag alongside a small personal item, offering more generous allowances than budget rivals.
  • British Airways maintains the most lenient policy, allowing a 23kg cabin bag plus a personal item, with no additional fees for standard fares.
  • Retailers and consumers are increasingly focused on ultra-compact luggage designed to fit underseat dimensions to avoid rising baggage fees.