Heart-pounding at the departure gate? We’ve all been there: a suitcase that won’t fit in the size checkers or frantically taking out and wearing bulky items from your hand luggage. Fortunately, if you’re travelling with Jet2 soon, we’ve got everything you need to know about the airline’s luggage restrictions so you can avoid getting caught out.
As someone who tries to get away with a backpack for a week’s trip, hand luggage restrictions are my personal bug bear each summer. Not only can it be confusing if you frequently book with different providers, but airlines are becoming more strict during bag checks. So to avoid extra charges, it pays to know the rules.
While getting familiar with your airline’s luggage size restrictions will alleviate any last minute panic, it’s even more reassuring to have a bag that will swim through the checks without a second thought. Enter our tried and tested best hand luggage sized bags that will make travelling with Jet2 a breeze, whether you’re off on a sun-trapped beach break or a city getaway.
Elsewhere we’ve also rounded up the best cabin-friendly carry-ons and the best check-in cases for longer hauls. We’ve also found the best luggage brands that are worth investing in, to help you travel smarter every time.
Read more: The best check-in suitcases for your next getaway, tried and tested
What are the Jet2 hand luggage dimensions?
If you’re flying with Jet2, taking hand luggage is free of charge. However, it must weigh no more than 10kg and no 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (including wheels and handles).
You can also bring a small, under-seat bag onboard such as a handbag, laptop bag or a shopping bag from duty-free as long as it doesn’t measure more than 40 x 30 x 20cm in size and can be placed underneath the seat in front of you.
What is the Jet2 infant baggage allowance?
If you're travelling with children, you can bring up to two items per child, plus an extra 10kg allowance for infants. These items include a collapsible pushchair, pram or buggy, a car seat or booster seat, a baby carrier and a travel cot.
Each item must weigh no more than 32kg, and any extra items (or weight beyond your allowance) will be charged as an excess cost.
What hand luggage can you take on Jet2?
You can bring two bags with you for no extra charge: one bag up to 10kg and a smaller one that fits under your seat.
Read more: The best luggage brands for your next holiday, chosen by experts
Antler discovery backpack
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Size: 45cm x 31cm x 20cm
Weight: 1.17kg
Capacity: 28l
Why we love it
- Practical and spacious
Take note
- Chunky sporty design won’t be for everyone
The Antler discovery backpack was awarded the best carry-on backpack according to travel writer Alessia Armenise because of its practicality and spacious interior – and it’s is safely within Jet2’s size restrictions. Alessia said she managed to fit clothes, daily essentials and tech inside – plus more when using packing cubes.
In her review of the Antler discovery backpack, she said: “This bag is perfect for those who prefer to have their hands free when travelling, and it’s a good option for commuters. All compartments are well-padded, so any tech or fragile items would be safer in this bag than some other options included in this lineup.”
Buy now £140, Antler.co.uk
Aer carry-on
Why we love it
- Sleek and modern
Take note
- No front pocket or laptop sleeve
Those after a sleek and stylish carry-on that won’t have you fearing at the boarding gates, travel writer Alessia Armenise says the Aer carry on is the “epitome of understated luxury”.
“Here, it’s all in the details. Below the handle, there’s a wheel lock that prevented the carry-on from rolling away from me when my hands were busy,” she explained in her her Aer carry-on review. The suitcase’s interior is thoughtfully made with a hidden pocket for your AirTag, a leather luggage tag, plenty of pockets and a compression belt – plus it comes within Jet 2’s carry-on luggage size.
Buy now £299, Aersf.co.uk
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