easyJet is another airline whose baggage fees are dependent upon which point in time you buy your allowance. This means you’ll save money if you purchase your bags online simultaneously with your ticket.
easyJet Carry-On Allowance
1 under seat cabin bag: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE only for easyJet Plus cardholders, FLEXI fare, Up Front or Extra Legroom customers
Size Restrictions
- Under Seat Cabin Bag: 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 inches (45 x 36 x 20 cm)
- Standard: 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- If you’re traveling with an infant (under 2) on your lap, you can bring one additional under seat bag.
Stroller Check Policy
- A stroller and 1 other item such as a car seat can be checked at gate free of charge and will be available at the baggage reclaim at your destination.
easyJet Checked Baggage Allowance
There are a couple of weight options for checked baggage but all pieces must not exceed max linear dimensions of 108 inches (275 cm) per piece.
Online:
Checked Baggage up to 15 kg: £6.99 – £34.99 per bag
Checked Baggage 15 kg – 23 kg: £9.49 – £37.49 per bag
At the Airport – Bag Drop Counter:
Checked Baggage up to 23 kg: £40 per bag
At the Airport – At the Gate:
Checked Baggage up to 23 kg: £50 per bag
EasyJet Hands Free Service
Passengers can pay £7 to drop their carry-on off at the bag drop desk, where it will be tagged as a priority bag to arrive first on the baggage carousel. Passengers can remove a small item (17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 inches / 45 x 36 x 20 cm) to take on board with them. This option also includes a free tote bag from EasyJet’s partner, Three.
Hands free is also available as a family bundle (£16) for up to 6 passenger’s cabin bags on the same booking.
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
- Each customer including children and infants can buy up to three hold bags. You can buy extra weight at £12 per 3 kg units, up to a maximum of 32 kg per bag (units only sold in 3 kg increments).
- If a 15kg hold bag has been purchased, then extra weight can be up to 59.5 pounds (27 kg).
- Extra weight may be purchased at any time before arriving at the airport. If your hold luggage weighs more than your allowance when you arrive at the airport there will be a charge of £12 fee for each 1 kg of excess weight, per item, per flight.
- If you’re traveling with family or friends on the same flight and booking, you can pool your total weight allowance.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to easyJet’s policy here.
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
easyJet does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online or via the mobile app.
Here are the ways to pre-pay:
- Log in to the ‘Manage Bookings’ area of the easyJet website and choose the ‘Add hold luggage’ option.
- Download and log in to the ‘Manage Bookings’ area of the easyJet mobile app and choose the ‘Add hold luggage’ option.
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
easyJet is a popular way to hop around Europe, but checked bag fees can pile up. If you need a card to reimburse some of those fees, check out the cards below.
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card. |
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with a 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel (flights, hotels, even paying for baggage fees etc) or transfer your miles to over 15+ travel loyalty programs. |
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card - The newest card in the Capital One lineup with a welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. Not only does the card come with up to $300 in statement credits when booking through Capital One Travel, you'll also get get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary. Earn unlimited 10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5x miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel, plus unlimited 2x miles on all other purchases. |
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