Changes to Easyjet's hand luggage charges

[turkeyfoot]

Hi

Most Easyjet passengers will have to pay more to take larger hand luggage onto a flight under a shake-up of the budget airline's bag policy. 
The change affects those on a standard ticket who made a booking on or after 3 November, though the flip side is they can at least take larger pieces, such as wheelie cases, on board with them, when they were previously forced to check them into the hold. Here's what you need to know, and as you'll see, the new convenience comes with a doubling of costs for many:

The new cost to take larger bags into the cabin on a standard ticket is between £5.99 and £32.99, but Easyjet says the average is £15. The price depends on demand and when you book. This also gets you 'speedy boarding' so you'll be among the first to board, though it's only possible to pay the charge via Easyjet's app for now, with website payments to be opened "in the coming weeks".

This replaces the previous policy where larger cabin bags had to be placed in the hold for £7 on a standard ticket. This option has been axed for bookings from 3 November, so if you want to put it in the hold you need to pay the higher hold fees (see second table, below). If you've already paid for this service Easyjet will honour it regardless of the flight date. If you've not paid for this service but booked flights prior to 3 November, you will no longer be able to add it on.

Premium fare passengers can continue to take a large bag into the cabin at no extra cost. This includes those who've paid for an 'Up Front' or 'Extra Legroom' seat, or if they're on a 'Flexi Fare' or if they're an Easyjet Plus cardholder. Passengers who've paid for these premium fares also get speedy boarding included in the price.   

All passengers can still take a smaller bag at no extra cost, regardless of their ticket. These include handbags, laptop bags or rucksacks.

Fees to put luggage into the hold remain the same

Keep safe

Geoff