Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance: How much luggage can you take? New changes explained

Virgin Atlantic announced a change to their economy fare travellers to lower prices. Earlier this year, the airline announced “economy light” fares would mean that cabin bags would no longer be included. Instead, it would be a hand luggage only ticket, like many airlines now offer, to offer “Virgin Atlantic’s lowest fare”. Seat reservations will […]

Ryanair hand luggage allowance: NEW size restrictions and rules for 2018

The Ryanair hand luggage allowance will change on January 15 2018 and customers need to be aware of how the new restrictions will affect them.  The changes, announced earlier this year, have been implemented to prevent delays after too many customers boarded with multiple bags.  Those hoping to take a wheelie suitcase as carry on […]

Marriage allowance tax break – are YOU missing out on £1200 a YEAR savings?

A whopping million British married couples are missing out on £600 each in marriage tax breaks, figures have revealed.  A Freedom of Information request was submitted to the Government requesting figures surrounding the tax break –  a tax concession allowed by government. Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb described it as a ‘shockingly’ low take-up […]

Ryanair hand luggage allowance: Cabin baggage rules and restrictions for all flights

Ryanair luggage rules have changed in a bid to tackle the flight delays caused by oversized luggage. Passengers often travel with both a small bag and a cabin sized suitcase which were previously allowed within the ticket. As many reportedly took bags that broke the size rules, the low-cost airline has announced new changes that […]

Ryanair hand luggage: Budget airline SCRAPS two-bag policy in baggage allowance OVERHAUL

Non-Priority passengers can only take one small bag under new rules Small bag must be no larger than 35cm x 20cm x 20cm Larger cabin bag must be checked in to hold at departure gate Large bag must be no heavier than 10kg and maximum size of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm Priority boarding costs […]

easyJet luggage allowance: How much hand baggage can you take on YOUR flight?

The budget British airline offers cheap flights to many of Europe’s most alluring destinations.  But if you want to snap up the discount fares, you’ll have to give up your checked baggage allowance.  Stricter still is easyJet’s hand luggage policy, which affects every passenger flying with the airline.  Don’t get caught out when you’re already […]

Food Stamp Recipients Spend 20 Percent Of Their Allowance On Junk Foods, $608 Million Spent On Soda Alone, USDA Says

The USDA released somewhat startling data regarding the purchases made by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as food stamps, recipients. The study found that 20 percent of SNAP benefits were being used to purchase “junk foods” which include “sweetened beverages, desserts, salty snacks, candy and sugar.” The most popular junk item purchased with […]