Compare current underseat bag, cabin luggage and checked baggage rules for 30 popular airlines. This guide was checked against official airline information on 23 July 2026.
| Airline | Small or underseat bag | Overhead cabin bag | Cabin weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15 kg |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg for second bag |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 10 kg |
| Jet2 | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 10 kg |
| TUI | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg |
Every passenger can bring one small underseat cabin bag free of charge. A larger overhead cabin bag may be purchased or included with an eligible fare, seat or benefit.
Small underseat cabin bag: 45 × 36 × 20 cm; up to 15 kg; included.
Large cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm; up to 15 kg; add-on or eligible fare/benefit required.
Hold luggage: options start at 15 kg, with 23 kg standard options and increases up to 32 kg per bag. Total outside dimensions must be under 275 cm.
All fares include one small personal bag that must fit under the seat. A second cabin bag requires Priority & 2 Cabin Bags or another eligible bundle.
Small personal bag: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; included. Ryanair does not state a separate weight limit for this item on its current bag-policy page.
10 kg cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm; requires an eligible baggage option and is stored in the overhead locker.
Checked luggage: purchasable options include 10 kg, 20 kg and 23 kg bags, subject to booking conditions.
Each passenger can bring one small carry-on bag free of charge. WIZZ Priority is normally required for an additional trolley bag.
Free carry-on bag: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; up to 10 kg; must fit under the seat.
Trolley bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm; up to 10 kg; WIZZ Priority or another eligible service is required.
Checked luggage: purchasable weight options include 10 kg, 20 kg, 26 kg and 32 kg.
British Airways normally permits both a personal item and a cabin bag. Checked baggage depends on the fare and route; Economy Basic may include no checked bag.
Handbag or backpack: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; included; must fit under the seat.
Cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm; included. Each cabin item can weigh up to 23 kg, but passengers must be able to lift the overhead bag themselves.
Checked luggage: fare-specific. Economy Basic may include none; other fares commonly include one or more bags.
Economy and Premium passengers can bring one cabin bag and a small item that fits under the seat. Upper Class has a larger allowance.
Small underseat item: included; it must fit safely under the seat. Virgin Atlantic does not publish a universal dimension on the current allowance page.
Cabin bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm; up to 10 kg in Economy and Premium.
Checked luggage: Economy Light includes no free checked bag. Other cabins and fares have different allowances.
On TUI Airways flights, passengers aged two and over can normally bring a cabin bag and a small personal item. Checked baggage depends on whether the booking is flight-only or a package.
Small personal item: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; included; must fit under the seat.
Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm; up to 10 kg; included on TUI Airways flights.
Checked luggage: booking-specific. Flight-only bookings may not include it; package allowances commonly vary between 20 kg and 25 kg. No single bag may exceed 25 kg.
A small underseat bag is included. An overhead cabin bag is included only with eligible bundles, selected seats or a purchased service.
Underseat cabin bag: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; included.
Overhead cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm; up to 10 kg; eligible fare, seat or add-on required.
Checked luggage: available through selected bundles or as an add-on; the allowance shown in the booking applies.
Jet2 includes a 10 kg cabin bag and also permits a small underseat bag. Hold luggage is normally an optional purchase on flight-only bookings.
Small underseat bag: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; included.
Cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm; up to 10 kg; included.
Hold luggage: up to three 22 kg bags per passenger can be purchased, excluding infants.
Turkish Airlines provides a personal item and cabin baggage allowance, with a larger number of cabin bags in Business Class.
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; up to 4 kg.
Economy cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm; up to 8 kg. Business permits two bags of the same size and weight, subject to route rules.
Checked luggage: varies by route, fare and cabin. A single checked piece must not exceed 32 kg or 158 cm in total dimensions.
Air France includes one small bag in Economy. The Basic fare may not include an overhead cabin bag, which can be purchased separately.
Small bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; included; must fit under the seat.
Hand baggage: 55 × 35 × 25 cm. Economy permits zero or one overhead bag depending on fare; combined cabin weight is normally up to 12 kg.
Checked luggage: fare- and route-specific. Basic or Light-style fares may include no checked bag.
Lufthansa's short- and medium-haul Economy Basic fare includes only a personal item. Other Economy fares normally include an overhead cabin bag as well.
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; included.
Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm; up to 8 kg. Not included with Economy Basic on short- and medium-haul flights unless an exception applies.
Checked luggage: depends on fare, route and cabin; Light or Basic fares may include none.
Aer Lingus includes a small personal item. The overhead cabin-bag rules depend on route, aircraft and fare.
Small personal item: 25 × 33 × 20 cm; included; must fit under the seat.
Standard cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 24 cm; up to 10 kg. Aer Lingus Regional generally uses 48 × 33 × 20 cm and 7 kg.
Checked luggage: fare-specific and may require purchase. Always check whether the 10 kg cabin bag must be checked at bag drop for your European fare.
Norwegian's cabin allowance is determined by ticket type. LowFare normally includes only the small underseat bag.
Underseat bag: 30 × 40 × 20 cm. LowFare has a maximum hand-baggage weight of 10 kg.
Overhead cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Included with LowFare+ and Flex; combined allowance is 10 kg for LowFare+ and 15 kg for Flex.
Checked luggage: fare-specific. LowFare generally includes none, LowFare+ commonly includes one 23 kg bag, and Flex commonly includes two.
KLM includes one small bag in Economy. A Basic ticket may not include the larger overhead bag.
Small bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; included.
Hand baggage: 55 × 35 × 25 cm. Economy allowance is normally one small bag plus one overhead bag with a combined limit of 12 kg, except Basic tickets.
Checked luggage: depends on ticket type. Basic and Light tickets may include no checked bag.
AEGEAN cabin allowance varies by fare and aircraft. A Light fare may permit either a personal item or a cabin bag rather than both.
Personal item: handbag, slim laptop case or suitable backpack that fits under the seat; the fare determines whether it can be carried with a cabin bag.
Cabin bag: Airbus fleet 56 × 45 × 25 cm; turboprop fleet 55 × 40 × 23 cm; normally up to 8 kg in Economy.
Checked luggage: fare-specific. Light fares may include none; other fares may include a 23 kg bag.
Finnair includes a small underseat bag with all current ticket types. Economy Superlight does not include the larger overhead cabin bag unless purchased or provided as a status benefit.
Small bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; included.
Carry-on bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Combined limit is 8 kg in Economy/Premium Economy and 12 kg in Business.
Checked luggage: ticket-specific. Light and Superlight fares may include none; Classic and Flex usually include baggage according to route.
Iberia permits one cabin bag and one personal accessory on its fares, subject to cabin and operational restrictions.
Personal accessory: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; must fit under the seat.
Cabin bag: 56 × 40 × 25 cm; up to 10 kg in Economy/Premium Economy and 14 kg in Business.
Checked luggage: fare- and route-specific. The lowest fares may include no checked bag.
SAS includes a small underseat bag. On Economy Light within Europe, the larger carry-on may not be included; outside Europe it is generally included.
Underseat bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; included.
Carry-on bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm; up to 8 kg. Inclusion depends on ticket type and route.
Checked luggage: fare-specific. Economy Standard/Flex commonly includes one 23 kg bag; Light may include none.
Pegasus applies different cabin rules to domestic flights and international/North Cyprus flights. The international Light package includes only an underseat bag.
International/North Cyprus underseat bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cm; up to 3 kg; included in all packages.
Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm; up to 8 kg. Included with Saver, Saver Plus and Comfort Flex on international routes, but not Light.
Checked luggage: package-specific. Light includes none; other packages include an allowance according to the booking.
Emirates cabin and checked allowances depend on travel class and route. Economy generally includes one cabin bag.
Additional item: Business and First allowances may include a briefcase, handbag or garment bag under class-specific dimensions; Economy does not have a separate universal personal-item allowance.
Economy cabin bag: 55 × 38 × 22 cm; up to 7 kg. Premium Economy permits one bag up to 10 kg.
Checked luggage: route- and class-specific. Under the piece concept, a checked bag is generally limited to 150 cm total dimensions and no single piece can exceed 32 kg.
American Airlines permits one carry-on bag and one personal item. Checked baggage is not automatically included with every fare.
Personal item: up to approximately 45 × 35 × 20 cm; must fit under the seat.
Carry-on bag: 59 × 39 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), including handles and wheels.
Checked luggage: fare-, route- and status-specific. Basic Economy does not universally include a free checked bag.
Air Canada's standard allowance is one carry-on bag and one personal item, but some Basic fares on selected routes can restrict the standard carry-on.
Personal item: 33 × 43 × 16 cm.
Standard carry-on: 23 × 40 × 55 cm; no fixed published weight, but it must be light enough to store unassisted.
Checked luggage: varies by route and fare. Confirm the allowance shown in the booking, particularly for Basic fares.
Air India permits one cabin bag plus one small personal item. Checked baggage varies significantly by route and fare family.
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 20 cm, subject to the airline's combined-dimension rules.
Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm; up to 7 kg in Economy and Premium Economy, and 10 kg in First and Business.
Checked luggage: route- and fare-specific. No single checked piece may weigh more than 32 kg.
Air China allows cabin baggage plus a small personal item. The number and weight of cabin bags depend on travel class.
Personal item: one handbag, briefcase, laptop bag or similar item that fits under the seat; no universal dimensions are stated.
Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Economy and Premium Economy: one piece up to 5 kg. First and Business: two pieces, each up to 8 kg.
Checked luggage: route-, fare- and class-specific; check the allowance printed on the ticket.
Delta permits one carry-on bag and one small personal item at no charge on Delta-operated flights.
Personal item: one purse, briefcase, small backpack or similar item that fits under the seat.
Carry-on bag: 56 × 35 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), including handles and wheels.
Checked luggage: fare-, route-, status- and card-specific. Standard checked bags are generally limited to 157 cm total dimensions and 23 kg in Main Cabin.
Etihad's Economy allowance is one cabin bag. Premium cabins receive a larger cabin allowance and may include an additional smaller item.
Additional small bag: up to 23 × 39 × 19 cm and 5 kg for eligible First, Business or Residence allowances; not a separate Economy entitlement.
Economy cabin bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm; up to 7 kg. First, Business and The Residence have different allowances.
Checked luggage: route-, fare- and cabin-specific. No single checked bag may exceed 32 kg.
JetBlue fares include one carry-on bag and one personal item. Checked baggage depends on fare, route and benefits.
Personal item: 43.2 × 33 × 20.3 cm (17 × 13 × 8 in).
Carry-on bag: 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in); no current weight limit, but passengers must be able to handle the bag.
Checked luggage: fare-specific. A standard checked bag is generally limited to 158 cm total dimensions and 22.7 kg.
LATAM permits a small personal item, while the larger carry-on entitlement and weight depend on the fare, route and cabin.
Small personal item: 45 × 35 × 20 cm; must fit under the seat.
Carry-on bag: 55 × 35 × 25 cm. Weight allowance varies by route and travel cabin.
Checked luggage: fare- and route-specific; consult the baggage allowance shown in the booking.
United permits one carry-on bag and one personal item on most fares. Certain Basic Economy restrictions can apply, particularly on some itineraries.
Personal item: 22 × 25 × 43 cm (9 × 10 × 17 in), including wheels and handles.
Carry-on bag: 23 × 35 × 56 cm (9 × 14 × 22 in), including wheels and handles.
Checked luggage: route-, fare-, status- and card-specific; do not assume a free checked bag is included.
Pakistan International Airlines permits one cabin bag. Checked allowances vary by route, direction, cabin and fare, including UK–Pakistan journeys.
Personal item: only small items accepted within the airline's cabin rules; confirm any additional-item entitlement for the specific flight.
Cabin bag: approximately 55 × 38 × 22 cm; one piece up to 7 kg.
Checked luggage: highly route-specific. Use the allowance printed on the ticket or PIA's current route/fare rules rather than a single general figure.
Usually yes. Measure the widest external points of the bag, including wheels, handles, pockets and any rigid frame.
No. Many low-cost airlines include one small underseat item, but the permitted size and weight vary. Full-service and long-haul airlines may describe it as a personal item instead.
No. Basic, Light and flight-only fares often exclude checked luggage. The allowance shown in the passenger's booking confirmation is the controlling allowance.
The airline may place it in the hold and charge an airport or gate fee. Rules and fees vary, so check the operating airline before departure.
Easy Luggage provides this guide for general comparison purposes. Airlines can change their policies without notice. The operating airline's website, ticket and booking confirmation take priority over this guide.
