Ryanair, Jet2, Easyjet passengers incur a ‘per kg’ charge at the check-in desk

Ryanair, Jet2 and Easyjet passengers have been warned of a cruel ‘per kg’ charge. Tourists flying out of the UK on budget airlines from airports such as Birmingham have been urged to stay aware of baggage rules and restrictions.

Tom Church, an expert bargain hunter at LatestDeals.co.uk, warned: “One of the key ways to save money on your holiday is to choose an airline with generous baggage allowance. That way, you don’t pay extra baggage fees and you don’t have to leave your essentials behind.”

Church advises: “Being aware of your chosen airline’s baggage policies is essential when planning a holiday. It could save you a substantial amount of money and frustration. Be sure to carefully review the inclusions on your ticket and carefully select an airline with a baggage allowance that aligns with your travel needs!”

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With Jet2 hand luggage, you get one small personal item (backpack, handbag, etc.) for free, provided it fits under the seat in front of you. But with cabin baggage, you only get a free allowance of 10kg (56x45x25cm), and checked baggage you get three 22kg bags per person, with a charge of £12 per kg for excess bags up to 32kg.

Ryanair carries one small personal item (40x25x20cm) free of charge on board with hand luggage, but in the cabin the limit is 10kg, hand luggage of 55x40x20cm is only allowed for “Priority and 2 hand luggage” bookings. For checked baggage, there are 10kg and 20kg check-in baggage options, with an excess baggage charge of £9 per kg.

The hold bags must be 120x120x80cm. With Easyjet, you receive one small personal item (45x36x20cm) as hand luggage for free, and hand luggage restrictions are 15kg, 56x45x25cm at an additional cost.

5kg, 23kg and 32kg checked baggage options are available – for checked baggage with a charge of up to £15 for 3kg of excess baggage.