Hand luggage

[Leapers]

Hi,

I am planning a trip to germany just before christmas and to get the cheaper flights i only want to take handluggage with me but what exactly is the size that is allowed for handluggage i have a small suitcase would that count? or just a rucksack style size? thanks!

[rsvp]

if you are flying on a 'budget' ailine there is absolutely no room for error - check out the dimesnsions allowed for whichever airline you plan to fly with and don't even think about exceeding them!

[sandyRoe]

Does the company you're going to fly with not have details on their web-site?

[sara3]

yes, it will be on their site and varies for each airline.

I pushed my luck with Easyjet, and got away with it!

[Leapers]

Ok thanks not sure what airline i am going with yet but it will be the cheaper ones! I will have to book my tickets and see what their deal is! thanks for the info

[boxtops]

Each airline will have details on its website about maximum weight and/or dimensions. You must be sure that your bag will fit in that space - otherwise you'll have to put in the hold and be charged considerably extra. Checking in hold luggage is always more expensive at check-in than it is if you pay on-line beforehand.

[joannie10]

not sure if it was true but there was something on a website yesterday saying ryanair staff are to get bonuses for catching people out with this. Over the years while standing in the queues going on flights I have seen them get more and more strict going along with the stand thing to measure and if it doesn't fit as mentioned you will be charged a very hefty price. Each site shows their companies measurements.