Don't want to pay extra for your hand luggage?
You are quite right ! Because the low cost companies will not hesitate to fine you...
The 1st rule is to travel light with only 1 cabin bag.
But that's not all because your suitcase must also respect specific dimensions which vary according to the companies.
To make your life easier, here are the dimensions to respect by company to never pay extra again:
Since February 2021, EasyJet has further reduced the maximum size of cabin baggage.
Before it was 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
Now it is only:
45 x 36 x 20 cm.
It is clearly no longer a suitcase but a backpack that you are entitled to take on the plane for free!
Luckily there is no weight limit of this baggage.
No other bags are allowed.
Read more about EasyJet's regulations here.
The maximum cabin baggage size on Ryanair is:
40 x 25 x 20 cm.
This cabin baggage must not exceed 10 kg.
No other bags are allowed.
If you want to take a wheeled suitcase, you will have to pay extra.
Read more about Ryanair's regulations here.
The maximum size of cabin baggage on Transavia is:
55 x 40 x 25 cm.
The weight limit for this piece of luggage is 10 kg.
In addition, from this suitcase you can also take 1 bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm .
It can be a small handbag, a camera bag or a laptop bag.
To learn more about Transavia's regulations, click here.
The maximum size of cabin baggage on Vueling is:
55 x 40 x 20 cm.
The weight limit for this piece of luggage is 10 kg.
Another small bag of 35 x 20 x 20 cm is also allowed.
To find out more about Vueling's regulations, click here.
The maximum size of cabin baggage on Hop! is:
55 x 35 x 25 cm.
The weight limit for this piece of luggage is 12 kg.
Another small bag of 40 x 30 x 15 cm is also allowed.
To learn more about Hop!'s regulations, click here.
The maximum size of cabin baggage on Air France is:
55 x 35 x 25 cm.
The weight limit for this piece of luggage is 12 kg.
Another small bag of 40 x 30 x 15 cm is also allowed.
To find out more about Air France regulations, click here.
Volotea: 55x40x20cm. Weight 10 kg. Another small bag of 35 x 20 x 20 cm is also authorized. To learn more about Volotea's regulations, click here.
Aer Lingus: 55x40x24cm. Weight 10 kg. Another small bag of 25 x 33 x 20 cm is also authorized. Read more about Aer Lingus regulations here.
Wizz Air: 42x32x25cm. Weight 10 kg. To learn more about Wizz Air regulations, click here.
As you will have understood, it is important to choose a suitcase with the right dimensions to be sure to travel without paying extra.
So, if you are looking for a suitcase that is not too expensive and solid, I recommend this one which measures 55 x 36 x 23.5 cm (wheels included):
If your budget is bigger and you are looking for a durable suitcase, I recommend this Samsonite suitcase:
If you want to be sure that your suitcase respects the authorized weight, I recommend this handy electronic luggage scale.
