Thomson Hand Luggage Dimensions

[rogerab]

Hi all, hoping someone can help...

I am travelling to the Caribbean with Thomson Airways on Wednesday. They state that hand luggage must not be more than 55 x 40 x 20. Most airlines (I believe) are 55 x 40 x 25.
My hand luggage is nearer the second measurement (24cm).

Am I likely to have to pay a surcharge as the bag is larger than allowed or will it be OK? I travel extensively on other airlines and haven't had a problem.

Many thanks

[Buenchico]

The size restrictions on luggage are usually associated with the type of aircraft used (because the size of luggage lockers varies). It's common, for example, for airlines using 737-800 aircraft [such as Ryanair] to have a 55 x 40 x 20 restriction. If you turn up with an over-sized bag you may be forced to have it placed in the hold (with the possibility of a hefty charge) or, if luggage loading has already been completed, to leave the bag behind.

Don't risk it!

[rogerab]

Thanks for your advice. I will play safe and use a smaller bag.

[ChillDoubt]

Easyjet too have recently revised their hand luggage size allowance.
I'm taking a 17" laptop bag as mine, it's just within range, if that information is useful to anyone taking theirs.