Latest 2025 Checked Baggage Rules

Note: EU regulators are considering mandating one small free carry-on + an additional 7 kg cabin bag for all flights—a change that may become law in late 2025, standardising rules across airlines.

easyJet (UK & EU routes)

  • Free: 45 × 36 × 20 cm small under-seat bag, up to 15 kg
  • Optional second bag (via FLEXI, Plus, Up Front, Extra Legroom or add-on): 56 × 45 × 25 cm, max 15 kg
  • Hold luggage: Options: 15 kg, 23 kg standard, up to 32 kg max; fees £6.99–£50 online, £40–55 at airport
  • Excess/oversize fees: £12/kg for overweight, £48–50 per oversized cabin bag at gate

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Jet2, Vueling, Eurowings, Norwegian, AirAsia, flydubai, Spirit, Southwest

  • Ryanair: Free small personal bag (40×20×25 cm); priority boarding allows 10 kg large cabin bag (55×40×20 cm). Hold baggage ticketed separately.
  • Wizz Air: Free personal item 40×30×20 cm up to 10 kg; Wizz Priority adds 55×40×23 cm bag.
  • Jet2: 56×45×25 cm free standard; small personal item in addition. Hold bags ticketed separately.
  • Vueling: 40×30×20 cm free; Optima/TimeFlex fare gives 55×40×20 cm cabin bag.
  • Eurowings: 40×30×25 cm free; SMART/BIZ fares allow 55×40×23 cm plus extras.
  • Norwegian: LowFare includes tiny under-seat only; higher fares include 55×40×23 cm plus hold allowance.
  • AirAsia: Combined 7 kg maximum; personal + main cabin. Hold bags and upgrades sold separately.
  • flydubai: Economy allows 7 kg; Business up to 14 kg. Cabin plus small personal item.
  • Spirit: Free tiny under-seat item; carry-on 56×46×25 cm available for a fee. Hold bags cost $30–65.
  • Southwest: Two free cabin bags (one carry-on + personal item), no weight limit stated; two free checked bags (23 kg each).

(All details updated for 2025 reflect minor increases in fees or stricter enforcement)

Baggage Quick‑Compare Table — Updated for 2025

Airline
Small Free Cabin Bag
2nd Cabin Bag Option
Free Checked Baggage
easyJet
45×36×20 cm, 15 kg
Via FLEXI/Plus or add‑on
15, 23, 32 kg (book online)
Ryanair
40×20×25 cm, ~10 kg
Yes, with Priority
Paid only
Wizz Air
40×30×20 cm, 10 kg
Yes, with Wizz Priority
Paid
Jet2
56×45×25 cm, 10 kg
Personal item allowed
Paid/unless package holiday
Vueling
40×30×20 cm, 10 kg
Yes, with Optima/TimeFlex
Paid
Eurowings
40×30×25 cm, 8 kg
Yes (SMART/BIZ)
Paid
Norwegian
Very small under-seat
With higher-tier fares
Paid (LowFare+ includes)
AirAsia
Combined 56×36×23 cm /7 kg
Strictly enforced
Paid
flydubai
55×38×20 cm, 7 kg
Plus personal item
Paid/include by class
Spirit
45×35×20 cm personal only
Yes for fee (carry-on)
Paid
Southwest
Carry‑on + personal item
N/A
2 bags free (23 kg each)

 Travel Bag Picks & FAQ

  • Yes, you can take a handbag plus your free cabin item on airlines that permit a personal item—Jet2, flydubai, Southwest and some higher-tier fares on others.
  • Overweight / oversize penalties can reach up to £50 per bag at the gate (easyJet) or similar on other carriers.
  • Infants and children usually qualify for additional bags or baby gear allowances, especially on airlines like easyJet and Jet2.

 Final Advice & Mamushy Use Case

If you’ve invested in a Mamushy travel bag, double-check its exact dimensions. It could work as your under-seat item on the likes of Ryanair or Wizz Air, but make sure it doesn’t exceed size limits, even soft bags are now subject to stricter gate checks.

Quick tip:

For 2025, always measure and weigh your baggage at home, pre-book any extra bags online to save money, and keep abreast of upcoming EU changes that could standardise hand luggage allowances. Safe travels!

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