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Bethan Girdler-Maslen

This useful travel hack helps you avoid overweight luggage fees on your next trip

Travel gadgets, person leaving the house carrying two suitcases

Picture this: You’ve spent hours meticulously packing to go on your well-deserved holiday, only to arrive at the check-in and be told your bag is overweight. We’ve all been there but it doesn’t make it any less annoying!

Before boarding a flight, it’s important to double check the size and weight of your bag and whether the airline will accept it or not. For example, British Airways accept the best carry-on luggage up to 56 x 45 x 25cm including the wheels and handles. It must weigh up to 10kg, and be able to fit into the overhead locker, otherwise your bag will be checked. For checked luggage, your best suitcase must measure 90 x 75 x 43cm and weigh up to 23kg in economy and premium economy, or up to 32kg in first and business class.

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