Easyjet Cabin Bag Policy Change
Hey, grab your coffee—let’s talk about the one thing that makes or breaks a budget flight. You guessed it: EasyJet just shook up their cabin bag policy again. Because, you kno...
Hey, grab your coffee—let’s talk about the one thing that makes or breaks a budget flight. You guessed it: EasyJet just shook up their cabin bag policy again. Because, you know, we weren’t already stressed enough about fitting our lives into a tiny rectangle.
The big, bold, slightly infuriating change
So here’s the deal. EasyJet has scrapped the free large cabin bag for all standard tickets. Yes, you read that right. Gone is the “one large carry-on plus a small under-seat bag” fantasy we’ve all been living.
Instead, if you book the basic fare now, you only get one small bag. And I mean small—like a handbag, a laptop bag, or a ridiculously compact backpack. That’s it. No more jamming a weekend duffel under the seat in front of you.
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Unless, of course, you upgrade. Pay extra for “Speedy Boarding” or a higher fare tier, and suddenly you magically get that bigger cabin bag back. Funny how that works, right?
Why they’re doing this (and why it’s low-key genius)
Let’s be real—this is all about money. EasyJet saw Ryanair making bank on bag fees and thought, “We want in on that action.” It’s a classic budget airline move: make the base fare look cheap, then charge you for anything that isn’t your own breath.
But here’s the sneaky part. They say it’s to speed up boarding. Fewer massive bags crammed into overhead bins means planes leave the gate faster. And faster turns mean more flights per day. So yes, it’s about profit—but also about getting you to Ibiza ten minutes sooner.
Will it actually speed things up? I have my doubts. But then again, I’ve watched people try to stuff a suitcase into a bin designed for a loaf of bread. So maybe? Let’s give them a very skeptical benefit of the doubt.
Easy Jet Cabin Bag Policy 2024 – YDSF
What this means for your next trip
First, panic. Just kidding—mostly. You need to measure your bag. Seriously, get out the tape measure and treat this like a science experiment. EasyJet’s new small bag size is 45 x 36 x 20 cm. That’s smaller than a standard pillow, I swear.
If your backpack is even a centimeter too tall, you’ll be paying at the gate. And gate fees? They’re like airport chocolate—expensive and you’ll regret it later. The fee is usually around £48. That’s more than the cost of the flight itself, occasionally.
My advice? If you’re a light packer (like, one pair of underwear and a toothbrush), you’ll be fine. But if you’re a chronic overpacker like me, you have two choices: pay for “Speedy Boarding” now, or pay at the gate and cry into your oversized hoodie.
The “small bag” challenge (can you actually pull it off?)
I tried it last week. I packed everything for a weekend trip into a 20-liter daypack. It was humbling. No second pair of shoes. One book, not three. My toiletries had to be “travel size,” which is airline code for “tiny and sad.”
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But guess what? I survived. I felt like a minimalist ninja. No baggage claim, no waiting. Just me, my too-small bag, and the freedom of moving through the airport like a gazelle. (Or a slightly sweaty gazelle with a crammed backpack.)
You can do it too—just be ruthless. Roll your clothes like they owe you money. Wear your heaviest jacket onto the plane. And maybe, just maybe, leave that hair straightener at home. I believe in you. Most days.
What about families? (RIP parents everywhere)
Oh, this is the part that makes me wince. EasyJet’s policy is per passenger, not per booking. So if you’re traveling with kids, each child gets exactly one small bag. Good luck fitting a diaper bag, snacks, toys, and a tablet into a 20-liter space.
Realistically, parents, you’re going to want the “upgrade” immediately. It’s basically a tax on sanity. Or you can become a family of pack mules, each carrying one crucial item. “You get the wipes, she gets the teddy, I get the emergency chocolate.”
easyJet 2021 cabin bag policy - what has changed? Rhinocarhire.com
Pro tip: If you book “FLEXI” or “Speedy Boarding,” you get the large cabin bag and priority boarding. It’s pricier, but so is therapy after a meltdown at the gate. Choose wisely.
The bottom line (because we all need one)
EasyJet’s new policy is simple: pay more, bring more. It’s not the end of the world, but it is the end of the “free large carry-on” era. And yes, it stings. Especially if you were lulled into complacency by past generosity.
But hey, look on the bright side. This might push us all to pack lighter, travel smarter, and stop treating our cabin bag like a moving van. Or it’ll push us to pay for upgrades and grumble about it. Either way, we’re in this together.
So here’s my plan: I’ll measure my bag, join the “small bag” cult, and smuggle extra snacks in my pockets. If you see me at the gate looking smug with my compact backpack, wave. If I’m crying at the check-in desk, well… I guess I forgot the tape measure. Want to split the fee?
