News Guide to cabin bag sizes and weight restrictions
No traveller wants to get caught out with the wrong size cabin bag. We’ve pulled together Europe’s major airlines hand luggage allowances, included in a basic airfare, into one easy-to-read guide below. Luggage Trolley Cart
Note that airlines are increasingly charging passengers extra for priority boarding, in order to bring a cabin bag. You can usually opt to pay for an extra cabin bag if you need to bring more than their allowance will let you.
Fed up with waiting for your luggage at the carousel? Check out these great top tips for travelling light with just hand luggage, too.
Cabin bags – or carry on bags – are usually limited to around 10kg for economy flying passengers. It’s always worth checking the airline’s specific requirements before you fly though, as this limit can be less on some airlines, and substantially more on others.
They can be, but more often they are size-checked. We recommend that you ensure your bag is within the weight and size limits the airline specifies if you want it on board with you. If the staff deem your bag too big or too heavy, it will be checked.
A personal item usually refers to a purse or handbag, a backpack, or electronics bags, such as a camera case or a laptop bag. Rule of thumb, is that the ‘personal’ item should be compact enough to be stowed under the seat in front of you.
Information correct as of 13 May 2023. Always check the latest guidance before booking a trip.
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