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Carry-on luggage sizes rules for easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 to avoid extra fees

With the holiday season in full swing, Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to snap up a spot of new luggage ahead of your departure.

Whether you are looking for a cabin bag to meet the Ryanair luggage requirements, or a suitcase to fit everything you need for your easyJet holiday, Amazon has literally thousands of bags, cases and carry-ons to choose from.

Kicking off on July 11, the two-day Amazon Prime Day event could see travellers score incredible deals across all departments, offering everything from suitcases to suncream, and plenty of other stuff in between.

READ MORE: Amazon Prime Day 2023 Live: Sale day begins with deals on Ninja, Apple and more

Available exclusively to Amazon Prime members, bargain hunters who have not yet subscribed could still sign up for a free 30-day Prime membership trial to make the most of those bargains before they sell out.

Which size cabin bag should I buy?

Brits looking for travel by plane should be aware that carry-on luggage is subject to size and weight restrictions on most UK and international airlines, and will vary by provider:

Ryanair cabin bag size

All passenger fare types include a small personal bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you and can measure no more than 40 x 20 x 25cm. Over-sized cabin baggage will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available, placed in the hold of the aircraft for an additional fee.

easyJet cabin bag size

All customers can bring onboard one small cabin bag which must not measure more than 45 x 36 x 20cm including any handles or wheels.

It includes items like a small trolley case, handbag, rucksack and laptop bag, but they need to fit under the seat in front of you. There is a maximum weight limit of 15kg as you need to be able to lift and carry the bag yourself.

Customers who like to travel with a large cabin bag measuring up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm, can book one before they fly and enjoy all the benefits of Speedy Boarding.

TUI cabin bag size

If you're taking a TUI Airways flight, you can carry one piece of hand luggage of up to 10kg for free but it can be no bigger than 55x40x20cm and you must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead storage compartments yourself.

If your luggage is heavier than your luggage allowance when you check in for a TUI Airways flight, you’ll need to pay an excess luggage charge.

Jet2 cabin bag size

Jet2 allows one piece of hand luggage for free per passenger, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg and is no larger than 56x45x25cm, including any wheels and handles.

If your hand luggage weighs more or is larger than this, it will need to be checked into the aircraft hold, and you may have to pay an additional charge.

British Airways cabin bag size

All British Airways passengers are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item on board.

Hand luggage must not exceed 56 x 45 x 25cm and the small item must be no bigger than 40 x 30 x1 5cm and both items can weigh up to 23kg each.

Buy luggage for less with Amazon Prime Day

To help you save more money for Sangria on your next holiday, we've rounded up five of the best different types of luggage deals available on Amazon Prime Day.

Best small cabin bag

ECOHUB Cabin Bag

The £23.79 ECOHUB Cabin Bag (Amazon)

Measuring 40x20x25cm, this Ryanair carry-on bag is also suitable for use on Easyjet, British Airways, Etihad, Delta, Flybe, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Jet2, KLM, Quatar, Wizz Air, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic flights.

With a dry wet separation bag for toiletries, a padded computer/file compartment for a 13.3" laptop, and a shoe/laundry bag included it has up to nine pockets to keep your belongings nicely organised on the go.

Designed to fit neatly under the seat in front of you, it comes with an adjustable shoulder strap in a choice of colours, and during the Prime Day promotions, it will set you back just £23.79, almost a third off of RRP.

Buy now for £23.79

Best large cabin bag

Kono Hand Cabin Luggage Backpack

Invest in this larger size cabin bag for £33 (Amazon)

Designed to fit within the size restrictions for larger cabin bags, this 55x35x20cm Kono Hand Cabin Luggage Backpack can be used for easyJet Plus, British Airways, Delta, Flybe, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Jet2, KLM, Monarch, Thomas Airways, Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic flights.

With hideaway padded shoulder straps this clever little bag can be transformed into a carry-on duffel bag instantly and comes with four dedicated zipped compartments to store your travel items. The main compartment is a suitcase-style opening design and features packing straps for your clothes and a mesh zipper pocket for small items, while the middle compartment with various pockets and two small front zip pockets for your passport or tickets and a water bottle holder on the side for quick access.

Large enough to hold your laptop as well as your essentials for a couple of nights away this backpack is reduced to £33.48, but passengers should double-check with their ticket provider to see if this size is included with your flight, or whether you would need to pay extra.

Buy now for £33.48

Best carry-on suitcase

Flight Knight Hardshell Cabin Case

The Flight Knight hard shell suitcase (Amazon)

Measuring up at 56x45x25cm, this wheeled case meets the maximum size cabin bag requirements for easyJet and British Airways and is also suitable for many UK and European airlines.

With its multi-directional easy glide sliding wheels, a telescopic handle and a secure three-digit combination lock, the cute-looking Flight Knight cabin hard shell suitcase has enough room to hold everything you need for a short break away from home.

Drop-tested to ensure its strength, the lightweight yet durable design is scratch and water-resistant and available in a choice of colours, it's the perfect accessory for the style-conscious traveller.

Buy now for £59.99

Best checked suitcase

Level-8 Medium Micro Diamond Suitcase

The Level-8 Medium Suitcase is now £144.49 (Amazon)

Made from three layers of polycarbonate, this snazzy-looking suitcase offers high-strength durability and resiliency while remaining super lightweight, even when full.

With two spacious compartments, three interior organizers and a TSA lock, your belongings will remain safe and secure and the four-directional spinner wheels allow for 360-degree rolling in multiple directions.

This Level-8 Medium Micro Diamond Suitcase measures 66 x 44 x 26.5cm, making it big enough to hold everything you need for a week away, and with 24% off for Prime members, it comes in a selection of cool colours.

Buy now for £149.49

Best suitcase set

Flight Knight Lightweight 4 Wheel ABS Hard Case Suitcases

The suitcase set has 15% off for Amazon Prime members (Amazon)

Flight Knight's three-piece suitcase set comes with one large 29" suitcase (80 x 59 x 32cm), one medium 25" suitcase (70 x 52 x 27cm) and one 21" cabin bag measuring (55 x 35 x 20cm). Prime customers can enjoy a 15% discount for Amazon Prime Day.

Made from lightweight yet durable material, the Flight Knight suitcase set comes with fully lined cases, each featuring a three-step telescoping handle system and a whisper-quiet four-wheel design for full 360-degree manoeuvrability.

Available in a variety of colours and size combinations, these luggage sets have everything you need for a family holiday.

Buy now for £127.49

There are thousands of discounts to be found in the Amazon Prime Day event, with everything you need for your next holiday.

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