A guide to low-cost airlines: hand and checked baggage rules

The travel industry has now restarted almost at full speed. The number of contagions is the sharp decline across Europe, and so it is time to get back to planning trips regularly, whether it be summer vacations, romantic weekends or whatever. Safe travel is possible and we should take advantage of it. However, it is good to clarify what the current situation is in terms of hand and checked luggage regarding the lowcost airlines. What has changed in recent years? What are the expected costs?

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Habitual travelers have certainly stayed up to date on the subject, but for everyone else here is a useful report. Just as many readers find it useful to know How many cm do these vectors "give" to the legs Of travelers.

Ryanair

It is possible to bring on board a flight Ryanair, at no cost, a small bag to be stored under the seat placed in front of him. Here are the dimensions: 40x20x25 cm. All other options require an additional cost to that of the airline ticket. There is a cost of between 12.99 euros and 35.99 euros for hat box luggage with a maximum weight of 10 kg and dimensions of 55x40x20 cm. Purchase at the airport requires an outlay of 45.99 euros. Finally, a minimum charge of 20.99 euros and a maximum of 59.99 euros is required to check in a checked baggage item weighing a maximum of 20 kg. In the case of excess weight baggage, the fare in effect at the time of travel will be charged

Easyjet

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All customers are free to carry on board one small piece of luggage of 45x36x20 cm. This must be placed under the seat in front of your own, presenting a weight of no more than 15 kg. It is possible to have a larger piece of luggage with you, not exceeding 56x45x25 cm, to be arranged in the hat box. To benefit from this, it is necessary to purchase a Up Front ticket o Extra Legroom, paying an economic addition.

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In the absence of such tickets and with baggage exceeding the measurements required to arrange the suitcase under the seat, you will be forced to pay 29 euros at the airport and the suitcase will be stowed in the hold. Finally, all luggage larger than 56x45x25 cm will be considered oversize and will require a charge of 58 euros. In case the weight is excessive, exceeding 23 kg, the carrier will charge an additional 15 euros.

Wizzair

All passengers are allowed to have a 40x30x20 cm piece of luggage with them without any economic addition. The company points out that handles and wheels are not taken into account, as long as they do not add more than 5 cm to the total. The maximum weight is 10 kg. If the measurements are found to be in excess at the time of boarding, a penalty of 25 euros will be charged. It can then be stowed in the hat box, should it fit within the prescribed measurements.

For the regular boarding of a suitcase measuring 55x40x23 cm, weighing a maximum of 10 kg, the purchase of the following is required Wizz Priority, costing from 4 to 40 euros, with online purchase. Regarding checked baggage, there are specific rates listed on the website, which indicates how 10, 20 or 32 kg packages can be carried, depending on the type of coupon chosen. Should you fail to meet the weight and measurement standards (149x119x171), a penalty of 11 euros will be charged.

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Volotea

Each passenger has the opportunity to carry two types of luggage. The first, measuring 35x20x20 cm, will have to be placed under the seat in front. The second, measuring 55x40x20, will have to go in the hat box. The maximum weight allowed is 10 kg. This second suitcase will only be allowed to board if you have priority boarding. Otherwise you will have to board it free of charge at the check-in counter. It is important that size and weight are respected, considering the required supplement of 60 euros otherwise. As for the hold, up to 5 packages can be carried, totaling 50 kg per passenger. The cost varies depending on the country of departure, destination and season.

Vueling

The carrier allows one small bag with a maximum size of 40x20x30 to be carried free of charge. As for hat box luggage, however, the maximum weight is 10 kg and the dimensions 55x40x20 cm. An additional fee is charged for Basic tickets. Instead, it is all-inclusive with fare Optima, Family e TimeFlex. Premium customers, passengers with special needs and those traveling with an infant will be able to take advantage of a carry-on bag in the overhead compartment at no extra charge.

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