Packing & avoiding fees

The EU has set a 2026 deadline for budget airlines to clarify cabin baggage rights. Here's what the new rules mean for UK passengers flying Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air.

Norwegian's free under-seat bag fits 40 × 30 × 20 cm, and a cabin bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm) is included on all fares except LowFare.

Aer Lingus gives you a free under-seat bag on every fare, but the overhead cabin bag is extra unless you've bought the right ticket or hold elite status.

Air France lets every passenger carry a personal item free; the overhead cabin bag is included on most fares but not Basic. Here's how to avoid hold fees.

Seven simple habits help UK travellers sidestep hold-bag charges, gate fees and cabin-bag add-ons. Here's how to fly with every UK carrier without paying extra.

Transavia's free under-seat bag measures 40 × 30 × 20 cm and is included on every ticket. Overhead cabin bags cost extra unless you're on Smart or Max fares.

Flying with Ryanair? Learn how to choose the right cabin bag, understand the baggage rules and avoid unnecessary fees on your next trip.

Lithium batteries have strict airline limits. Here's what you can pack in hand luggage, what must stay in the hold, and how to avoid confiscation at security.

Flying for a week with only cabin luggage is easier than you think. Here's how to pack seven days into a free under-seat bag and skip the hold baggage fees.

Power banks in the hold, lithium batteries loose in your bag, or a full-size deodorant — here's the complete UK list of what you cannot pack in hand luggage.

UK airports are rolling out new security scanners that change the 100ml liquids rule—but not everywhere yet. Here's what still applies on your next flight.

Learn how to squeeze three extra days' worth of clothes into your 40 × 30 × 20 cm bag with rolling tricks, compression cubes and dead-space hacks.

Three days, one 40 × 30 × 20 cm bag, zero gate fees. Here's how to pack a weekend away in the free under-seat allowance every UK airline permits.

Flying through the US or UK with locked luggage? Discover the TSA-approved padlock rules that can save you from damaged bags, fines, and security headaches.

Discover how packing cubes can transform your cabin bag game. Fit more in, stay organised, and breeze through security without wrestling your luggage shut.

Memory foam travel pillows promise neck support and comfort, but do they justify the precious cabin space? We examine the pros, cons, and alternatives.

Pack smarter with our comprehensive hand luggage essentials checklist. Discover what to include in your carry-on to breeze through UK and EU security.

Discover how to pack everything you need for four days exploring Lisbon in a compact 40×30×20 underseat bag. Save on baggage fees whilst travelling light.

Tested on real Ryanair and easyJet flights: the underseat cabin bags UK travellers can trust to pass the 40×30×20 sizer.