Hand luggage: New rules mean Australia passengers could face this confusing problem

Hand luggage passengers travelling in Australia on holiday will face new restrictions by airlines. Virgin Australia and Quantas, among other airlines, are clamping down on passengers who break the tight weight restrictions for bags being taken onto the cabin. Both only allow 7kg in weight for luggage that is not checked in, with travellers often […]

Ryanair: Doing this one simple thing will help you beat new hand luggage rules

Ryanair introduced new hand luggage rules in November which saw the baggage allowance dramatically reduced. Under the new policy, only a small handbag or laptop-size bag will be allowed onboard. It has to measure no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm to be allowed in the cabin for free. The best way to beat […]

Hand luggage rules: Perfume and aftershave brands BANNED from cabin baggage

Hand luggage suitcases are subject to strict rules when travelling through security. Many items are not allowed into the cabin such as sharp objects or liquids over 100ml. Toiletries such as make up and perfume are allowed onboard under these limits. However, some perfumes are not allowed into the cabin no matter what the size […]

Ryanair new hand luggage rules start TODAY – this is what you need to know

Ryanair launches its new hand luggage rules today, as its regulations change for the second time this year. This is the latest travel advice. From 1 November Ryanair passengers can only bring one small personal bag on board for free. The bag must be small enough to fit under the seat in front. Fliers wanting […]

Flights: Always pack this one thing in your hand luggage while travelling

Plane passengers spend a lot of time in airports ahead of a flight so it’s important to be fully prepared. Many travellers rely on electronic devices as a form of entertainment these days. But getting to the airport only to have a kindle or tablet run of battery can be very annoying. Savvy hand luggage […]

Hand luggage rules: Always pack this in your bag and NEVER check it in

Hand luggage restrictions plague every traveller choosing to keep their bags on them. Liquids, sharp objects and powders are often subject to rules and many are not allowed onboard. However, some items such as electronics are advised to only go in hand luggage and to not be checked in. Another is medicines, which are always […]

WATCH: Baggage handlers caught doing this to luggage at Manchester Airport

Ryanair passenger Elizabeth Evans, 28, filmed two baggage handlers at Manchester Airport removing bags from the plane. Having landed at the airport from Malaga at 9:30am that morning, she was waiting to disembark when she spotted the two men. As they removed the suitcases from the conveyor belt, they took no care with them and […]

Ryanair: How to save money with the new hand luggage restrictions

Ryanair recently announced new changes to their hand luggage allowances for passengers onboard. Earlier this year, basic ticket holders had to put their hand luggage suitcases in the hold for free. The new change no longer allows this, with passengers having to pay to take a hand luggage sized bag with them. However, there is […]

Ryanair hand luggage: Airline changes rules AGAIN for passengers

Ryanair passengers who had booked a flight from 1 November onwards would have been subject to the new hand luggage changes. This would mean either paying for Priority Boarding at £6, or for a 10kg bag for £8 to be put into the hold. The airline said this would affect all passengers no matter when […]

UK flights: Hand luggage weight limits on airlines including Ryanair, EasyJet and Jet2

UK flights with free hand luggage included are slowly being phased out in the airline market as many remove the bags allowed into the cabin. Wizz Air and Ryanair are the latest to remove free suitcases being allowed onboard. Etihad recently announced the launch of their new hand luggage only tickets as budget travellers aim […]