Baggage allowance quick glance table

British AirwayseasyJetFlybeJet2MonarchRyanairThomas CookVirgin Atlantic*Virgin Atlantic**
Carry-on AllowanceOne bag and one laptop bagOne bagOne bagOne bag free if online check-in completed. If not, £3 fee chargedOne bagOne bagOne bagOne bagOne bag
Dimensions56cm x 45cm x 25cm55cm x 40cm x 20cm50cm x 35cm x 23cm 50cm x 38cm x 26cm56cm x 45cm x 25cm55cm x 40cm x 20cmnot specified23cm x 36cm x 56cm23cm x 36cm x 56cm
Max Weightnot specifiednot specified10kg10kg10kg10kg5kg6kg6kg
Hold AllowanceOne bag Up to 8 pieces but combined max allowance of 20kgNot specifiedUp to 3 bags combined max weight of 22kgUp to 5 bags combined max weight 20kgUp to 2 bags weighing up to 15kg eachNot specifiedUp to 2 pieces, each weighing 23kgNot specified
Dimensions90cm x 75cm x 43cm or 190cm x 75cm x 65cmNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedWidth x height x depth (must not be more than 158cm) Not specified
Max WeightSmaller bag = 23kg Larger Bag = 32kgMax weight 20kgMax weight 20kgMax weight 22kg per bagMax weight 20kgMax weight 30kgMax weight 15kg or 20kg according to destinationMax weight 23kg per bagMax weight 23kg per bag
CostsUp to 23kg free, over 23kg up to 32kg £30 must be paid at check-inHold baggage = £8 per bagOnline = £8.99 per bag At airport = £13One bag (online) = £9.99 Two bags (online) = £19.98 Three Bags (online) = £29.97 One bag (at airport) = £9.99 Two bags (at airport = £19.98 Three Bags at airport) = £29.97 Online = £9.99 or £14.99 according to route Call Centre = £18 Airport = £18First bag: Online = £15 Airport = £30 2nd bag: Online = £35 Airport = £70 Flights up to 6 hours (online) = £8 Flights up to 6 hours (at airport) = £13 Flights over 6 hours (online) = £15 Flights over 6 hours (at airport) = £20 23kg free, over 23kg up to 32kg £35 must be paid at check-in23kg free, over 23kg up to 32kg £35 must be paid at check-in
Excess CostsUp to 23kg free, over 23kg up to 32kg £30 must be paid at check-in£9 per kg for hold baggage£10 per kg for first 3 kilos £15 per kg for 4-6 kilos £20 above 6 kilos£8 per kg for hold baggage£8 per kg for hold baggageShort-haul £8 per kilo Long-haul £10 per kilo23kg free, over 23kg up to 32kg £35 must be paid at check-in23kg free, over 23kg up to 32kg £35 must be paid at check-in
Sports Equipment - skis and golf bagsMax Dimensions 190cm x 75cm x 65cm per bagCombined weight up to 50kg per person, though max weight for one piece at 32kgGolf bag and skis charged at £25 with a max weight of 20kg (£5 saving if booked online)Treated as hold baggage and same costs apply£40 per item if pre-booked or £50 at airportNot specifiedTreated as hold baggage and same costs applyOne piece of sports equipment can be taken up to 32kg
Sports Equipment CostsFree if used as part of baggage allowance to 23kg. Over 23 kg to 32kg charged at £30£18.50 per kg if pre-paid or £26 if paid at airportGolf bag and skis charged at £22.50Golf bag and skis charged at £25 with a max weight of 20kg (£5 saving if booked online)Treated as hold baggage and same costs apply£40 per item if pre-booked or £50 at airportNot specifiedTreated as hold baggage and same costs applyOne piece of sports equipment can be taken up to 32kg
CommentsNew policy from 7 October 2009New policy from 1 OctoberNew policy from 23 SeptemberNew policy from 23 September
THIS INFORMATION WAS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS*(Transatlantic, Caribbean, Nigeria and Kenya destinations - Calculated by Piece**all other destinations by weight