Baggage Allowances by Airline,
minus the small print.
Cabin bag sizes, weights and what the cheapest fare actually gets you, for 52 airlines and 3 rail networks. Check your bag before the gate staff do it for you.
Will my bag fit?
Pop in your bag's measurements, wheels and handles included, and we'll show you which of the 20 airlines in our table take it as a free under-seat bag and which take it as a cabin bag.
Enter your bag's length, width and depth to see where it fits.
As a free under-seat bag
As a cabin bag (overhead locker)
A cabin bag isn't always included on the cheapest fare. The table below shows who charges for one. Sizes checked 22 October 2026.
Cabin bag sizes compared
The 20 airlines people ask us about most: the free under-seat bag, the bigger cabin bag, and whether that bigger bag comes with the cheapest fare. Tap an airline for fees, checked bags and the full rules.
| Airline | Free under-seat bag | Cabin bag | Cabin bag on the cheapest fare? |
|---|---|---|---|
| RyanairLow-cost | 40 x 30 x 20 cmNo weight listed | 55 x 40 x 20 cm10 kg | NoNeeds Priority & 2 Cabin Bags |
| easyJetLow-cost | 45 x 36 x 20 cm15 kg | 56 x 45 x 25 cm15 kg | NoAdd it, or book an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat |
| Jet2Holiday airline | 40 x 30 x 20 cmNo weight listed | 56 x 45 x 25 cm10 kg | Yes10 kg cabin bag on every booking |
| Wizz AirLow-cost | 40 x 30 x 20 cm10 kg | 55 x 40 x 23 cm10 kg | NoNeeds WIZZ Priority |
| TUIHoliday airline | 40 x 30 x 20 cmNo weight listed | 55 x 40 x 20 cm10 kg | YesFlight-only, adults and children 2+ |
| British AirwaysFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cm23 kg | 56 x 45 x 25 cm23 kg | YesBasic is hand baggage only |
| Virgin AtlanticFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cmNo weight listed | 56 x 36 x 23 cm10 kg | YesIncluded on Economy Light |
| Aer LingusFull-service | 33 x 25 x 20 cmNo weight listed | 55 x 40 x 24 cm10 kg | No£9.99 add-on on Saver fares |
| LufthansaFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cmNo weight listed | 55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg | YesIncluded on Economy Light |
| KLMFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cm12 kg combined with cabin bag | 55 x 35 x 25 cm12 kg combined | DependsNot on Basic, included on Light |
| Air FranceFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cm12 kg combined with cabin bag | 55 x 35 x 25 cm12 kg combined | DependsSome Basic fares are small bag only |
| VuelingLow-cost | 40 x 30 x 20 cmNo weight listed | 55 x 40 x 20 cm10 kg | NoUnder-seat bag only on the base fare |
| IberiaFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cmNo weight listed | 56 x 40 x 25 cm10 kg | YesIncluded on Basic |
| EurowingsLow-cost | 40 x 30 x 25 cmNo weight listed | 55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg | NoNot on BASIC, included on SMART |
| PegasusLow-cost | 40 x 30 x 15 cm3 kg | 55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg | NoNot on Light, international routes |
| Turkish AirlinesFull-service | 40 x 30 x 15 cm4 kg | 55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg | YesOne cabin bag in Economy |
| EmiratesFull-service | No set sizeMust fit under the seat | 55 x 38 x 22 cm7 kg | YesOne 7 kg cabin bag in Economy |
| Qatar AirwaysFull-service | No set sizeMust fit under the seat | 50 x 37 x 25 cm7 kg | YesIncluded on Economy Lite |
| DeltaFull-service | No set sizeMust fit under the seat | 56 x 35 x 23 cmNo weight listed | YesIncluded on Main Basic |
| UnitedFull-service | 43 x 25 x 22 cmNo weight listed | 56 x 35 x 22 cmNo weight listed | DependsNot on US domestic Basic Economy |
Sizes checked against our airline guides on 22 October 2026. Wheels and handles count.
Latest baggage guides
The airline guides we've updated most recently. Bag rules change, so these are the ones to check first.
Every airline, A to Z
All 52 airline guides plus 3 rail networks. Search by name or filter by region, then tap through for sizes, fees and fare-by-fare rules.
Showing all 55 guides
No match. Try the airline's full name, or clear the filter.
Airlines compared, and delays sorted
Head-to-heads for the fares people argue about, plus what you're owed when the flight doesn't leave on time.
Ryanair vs easyJet
Bags, seats and fees side by side, and which one stings less.
Compare them → Head to headUnited Basic Economy vs Economy
What you give up to save money, so you can decide if the saving's worth it.
Compare fares → Worth it?Is Jet2 All Inclusive Plus worth it?
The advantages and the disadvantages, so you know if the upgrade pays for itself.
Read the verdict → DelaysRyanair delay compensation
How to get the money you're actually owed when Ryanair runs late.
Claim it → DelayseasyJet delay compensation
The honest guide to getting paid out after an easyJet delay.
Claim it → DelaysUnited delays and cancellations
Your compensation rights when a United flight goes wrong.
Know your rights →Trains
UK train operators explained, the booking sites compared, and the luggage rules for long-distance rail abroad.
Avanti West Coast explained
Tickets, luggage and bikes on the West Coast Main Line.
Read the guide → UK railLNER explained
Tickets, luggage and bikes on the East Coast Main Line.
Read the guide → UK railNorthern Trains explained
Tickets, luggage and bikes across the north of England.
Read the guide → BookingTrainline vs competitors
Which train booking site is worth using, and why.
Compare sites → BookingOmio vs competitors
Trains, buses and flights in one search, compared with the alternatives.
Compare sites → Rail baggageChina Railway baggage
Size, weight and what you can bring on Chinese trains.
Check the rules → Rail baggageAmtrak baggage
Size, weight and what you can bring on Amtrak.
Check the rules → Rail baggageIndian Railways baggage
Size, weight and what you can bring on Indian trains.
Check the rules →Car hire, airport transfers and buses are on our getting around hub.
Rules that catch people out
Six things that cost people money at the gate, every single day. Learn them once and you'll stop paying for them.
Measure it with the wheels on
Airlines measure the whole bag. British Airways, Jet2, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and United all say outright that wheels and handles count, and the sizer at the gate doesn't make exceptions.
Free means under the seat
On Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet the free bag has to fit under the seat in front. The overhead locker is for the bigger bag you pay for.
Some weights are shared
KLM and Air France give you 12 kg in Economy for your cabin bag and personal item together, not 12 kg each.
Bags are priced per flight
On low-cost airlines you pay for a bag on every flight, so a return trip means paying twice. Add it when you book, because it usually costs more at the airport.
A cabin bag can still end up in the hold
On busy flights your cabin bag can get tagged for the hold at the gate. Jet2 sells Guaranteed Cabin Luggage for exactly that reason.
Power banks stay with you
Spare lithium batteries and power banks go in your hand luggage, never your checked bag. Some airlines now ban using them on board too, so check before you fly.
When it goes wrong
Delayed flight, missing bag, or a case that came off the carousel in two pieces. Here's where to start.
Flight delayed or cancelled
What you're owed when a flight, bag or train lets you down, and how to claim it.
Start a claim → BagsBag lost or damaged
Report it before you leave baggage reclaim and get a reference number. Then claim in writing, fast, because the deadlines are short.
Get help → CoverTravel insurance
Cover for lost bags and delays, and the stuff airline compensation won't pay for.
Compare cover →Baggage allowance questions
The short answers. Each airline guide has the full detail.
What size is a standard cabin bag?
What size should a free under-seat bag be?
Which airlines include a cabin bag on the cheapest fare?
Do the sizes include wheels and handles?
How heavy can a cabin bag be?
Do I pay for bags on both flights?
How up to date is this page?
Sources checked
- Cabin bag sizes and weights come from our individual airline guides, linked in the table and the A to Z. Each guide lists the official airline pages it was checked against.
- Figures checked 22 October 2026. Airlines change bag rules often, so always check your own booking before you fly.
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