Sizes, dimensions & comparisons

Yes, wheels and handles are always included when airlines measure your cabin bag. Here's how each UK carrier checks dimensions—and how to avoid gate surprises.

The perfect under-seat bag measures 40×25×20 cm and works free on Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air. We explain why this dimension beats every other option.

Personal item and cabin bag are not interchangeable terms. One is always free; the other often isn't. Understand the distinction before booking.

Most UK carriers publish cabin bag weight limits, but enforcement varies wildly. Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air weigh bags selectively; BA and Jet2 rarely do.

No UK low-cost airline includes hold luggage for free — and the prices and rules differ more than you'd think. Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet compared, plus five ways to pay less.

Everything you need to know about easyJet's 2026 cabin bag rules — the exact dimensions, the £48 gate fine, priority boarding hacks and the underseat bag that beats them all.

Flying British Airways soon? Understand exactly what you can bring onboard in 2026, from cabin bag sizes to personal item rules, and avoid costly gate surprises.

Wizz Air's free 40×30×20 personal item is all you need—if you pack smart. Learn how to avoid the priority upcharge and maximise your cabin allowance.

Travel experts say these three everyday items are quietly wrecking your Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and BA hand luggage — costing you fees, delays and a stressful security check.

Ryanair has 'reluctantly' dropped its £8 family seating fee for parents flying with under-12s. Here is what changes, what stays, and how to plan ahead.

Flying easyJet soon? Discover the exact small cabin bag size limit, what you can pack without extra fees, and the common items that get rejected at the gate.

Struggling to find a bag that meets Ryanair's strict 40×30×20cm rule? Our 2026 buying guide reveals which underseat bags genuinely fit — and which get rejected at the gate.