Holidaymakers could be wasting money on checked in luggage fees instead of investing in perfectly proportioned cabin cases and carry-on bags.
With some airlines charging as much as £69.99 per checked suitcase, sunseekers could be saving money by adopting a "less is more" strategy. Maximising your packing power could be easier than you think, with a wealth of incredible cabin bags designed to circumnavigate the strict free luggage restrictions on Ryanair, Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet and more.
By investing in a well-designed piece of cabin luggage and learning how to pack effectively, you could easily take everything you need for a week away in just one super cute-looking little suitcase. With cleverly crafted cabin cases available from the likes of Antler, Away, Samsonite and more, you could be saving as much as £69 on checked luggage on your next getaway.
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Passengers flying Ryanair, for example, could find their cheap flight costing a lot more than expected with strict cabin rules meaning additional cabin bags could cost as much as £27 per bag, with checked luggage adding £35 if you book in advance.
Poorly organised passengers who don't book their extra bags in advance could even find themselves stung with on-the-spot fees if their hand luggage needs to be put in the hold on the day of departure.
To help you save money without compromising on those all-important extra inches, we've rounded up some of the best airline-friendly cabin bags, cases and accessories that your money can buy.
The Antler Clifton is the perfect case for British Airways passengers
The flag carrier has a generous allowance, which is handy as hold luggage can be expensive during peak flight times. British Airways doesn't officially publish their baggage prices, but additional hold bags are likely to cost between £45 and £70 depending on your chosen route.
Cabin bags
Hold luggage
Bags should measure no more than 90x75x43cm.
For more information, visit the British Airways website here.
Five of the best British Airways cabin cases include:
The Elements under-seat case from Dunelm is just £28
EasyJet has strict rules regarding their free cabin luggage allowance, but there is no reason why you can't fit your essentials in one of the many cabin bags that you can bring on board for free.
Cabin bags
Hold luggage
Fees vary depending on the route selected, flight and time of booking. Excess luggage fees are charged at £12
For more information visit the easyJet website, here.
Five of the best EasyJet cabin bags include:
The Away Flex Cabin case is a solid investment for frequent Jet2 flyers
Jet2 is another airline that offers a fairly generous cabin bag allowance, and with that in mind, there are lots of great cabin cases to choose from.
Cabin bags
Hold luggage
For more information, visit the Jet2 website here.
Five of the best Jet2 cabin cases include:
For passengers who prefer a bag, the Antler Chelsea Weekender is a great choice
Famous for its incredibly strict rules on cabin luggage, Ryanair passengers are quite restricted on what bags they can take on board for free.
Cabin bags
Hold luggage
Excess baggage fees are charged between £19 and £11 per kilo.
For more information, visit the Ryanair website here.
Five of the best Ryanair free cabin bags include:
The brilliant Antler Brixham cabin case
TUI passengers can bring one larger size piece of cabin luggage with them as well as a small handbag or laptop bag, this is great news for holidaymakers looking to travel light.
Flight-only cabin bags
Flight-only hold luggage
All checked luggage can be booked via the Flight Extras website. Prices vary depending on size, weight and route.
Package holidays cabin bags
Package holidays hold luggage
Luggage that is heavier than the designated luggage allowance will be charged at:
For more information, visit the TUI website here.
Five of the best TUI cabin cases include:
Antler Brixham cabin case - £170 - buy now
John Lewis Atlanta cabin case - £99 - buy now
Packing Cubes
To ensure that you can fit as much as you possibly can into your smaller-size cabin case grab yourself some packing cubes. Easy to use, you can pick them up for as little as just £7.99 for a set of eight different-sized cubes, making them an inexpensive essential for savvy travellers.
Packing cubes help to compress your clothing so you can fit more in
From everyday packing cubes to the likes of the £50 Chelsea Packing Cubes that are designed to perfectly fit Antler cases, these little bags help you to better organise your belongings to make the most of every last inch of your cabin case, meaning you won't need to book a bigger suitcase in the hold.
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