EasyJet large cabin bag

I couldn't lift one and won’t ask anyone for help as someone did that to my husband, he put his back out and the longed for holiday a disaster. Check you can raise bag over your head,

That’s all well and good, but if your next flight is with Ryanair for example, would you need a smaller case?
Personally, I’d play it safe and have the smallest case, and wait for rationalisation on sizes!

I haven’t had any problems with the large cabin bag on EasyJet. Get a younger passenger or the staff to put it in locker. I got my bag from TKMaxx ( take a tape measure with you to double check) .

I have mainly used Ryanair for years now and always pay for a.checked bag, as l enjoy the freedom of just having my handbag with me whilst walking through the airport. The flight is only for a hour or two-year you don't need more than just your purse, phone and a tissue, if at all, during the flight In case of really dire emergencies, I do always have my toothbrush and some spare knickers in my handbag.

If you really must heave a case around the airport and onto the plane, there are umpteen specialists on YouTube with recommendations, some genuinely testing the bags and not sponsored by any manufacturer in particular.

I'm glad to see this thread as I am making a one way trip with Lufthansa in a few weeks. I booked it on-line with Expedia and I am very confused about the baggage allocation!

Vefanrick, it’s not the job of the hostess to lift your bag or a random passenger. What a cheek.

If you get a wheeled case remember that the length limit must include the wheels, not just the size of the case body.

I flew by myself on easyJet in April, I had an under seat bag (free) and a small wheelie case (charged) for the overhead locker.

The measurements for easyJet cases include handles and wheels. Most boarding gates have a a bag checker thingy, if your case fits in you’re good to go.

As for asking cabin crew to help, I tried to do it myself but was struggling a cabin crew member immediately helped me and put it in the overhead locker. When we landed a young lad hopped up and said I will get that for you without me having to ask or struggle.

(I am not decrepit, a gym going mid 60’s reasonably fit, but I was and still am to certain extent recovering from an accident earlier this year. Under normal circumstances I would have no problem stowing a carry on case in the overhead locker)

MrJ prefers a rucksack, still to size, but more malleable.

I love ROKA bags. They are made from recycled materials and have lots of pockets. They do most in three sizes, and the small are suitable for carry-on luggage. They have a sale on their website just now. You get an extra 10% off your first order and if you get an essential worker (which includes police, fire, medics as well as teaching and academic staff) to get it for you there is 15% off any order.

They come in a wide range of colours and styles. I have two of the Gatwick ones - one small and one large. Dimensions are given, but they state which are suitable for cabin luggage.

I don't think its a cheek to ask staff to help. Its actually their job to sort out the overhead lockers. Actually my OH usually does it as Ive got a shoulder injury, but quite often a member of cabin crew or another passenger offers.

Doodledog

I love ROKA bags. They are made from recycled materials and have lots of pockets. They do most in three sizes, and the small are suitable for carry-on luggage. They have a sale on their website just now. You get an extra 10% off your first order and if you get an essential worker (which includes police, fire, medics as well as teaching and academic staff) to get it for you there is 15% off any order.

They come in a wide range of colours and styles. I have two of the Gatwick ones - one small and one large. Dimensions are given, but they state which are suitable for cabin luggage.

Thanks for this- it seems a back pack may be the way to go!

Will look stockists up as I would like to try one before buying...

Cabin crew are not supposed to handle your suitcase for you. They may do it out of kindness if you look old, frail, disabled.

Here is the explanation:

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JackyB my friend was cabin crew for years and has a shoulder injury due to putting bags in the overhead lockers. Yes they did it if you look like you need help but it’s not their job .

The sizing of large cabin bags stresses me out , I’d rather pay for a hold bag . Plus it’s easier to wander around the airport with just a small under seat bag. Large cabin bags clutter up the shops and restaurants.

We always travel with just hand luggage - most of the airlines' terms and conditions do state that you should be able to lift your bag into the overhead locker yourself, but if you are struggling, there's usually someone who will help.

I always put my case in the hold, as I dislike dragging luggage around the airport, and just have a small under the seat bag.

We’ve had to book Ryan Air flights for next April as our DS is getting married in Spain and I was shocked at the charge for checked bag. We never normally use ryan air or easy jet and the last time we did they never charged for luggage.

We're frequent flyers with Easyjet but I check the dimensions every time just to be sure. We book with extra luggage allowance as we go carry on only to avoid waits at the carousels.
Veganrocks -it's not the job of cabin staff to lift your luggage anywhere- including into the overhead bins. They could suffer serious injuries and it's "their fault" as the airline tells them it's not expected. If a friendly passenger helps you're lucky but as Easyjet say on their website "we do ask that you are able to lift and carry it yourself". A lady asked me to get her bag down recently and I politely declined. I've had a (now healed) shoulder impingement and I don't want another. You don't know how heavy a bag is until you've lifted it - not worth the risk.

Look up the foldie. It’s a travel bag that folds up to nothing when you aren’t using it . I had some American visitors come to our local conference centre. It is permitted use as cabin luggage as it can go under an airline seat . Don’t be fooled by it though. You can get a lot in it for a few days away. It does also expand.
I purchased one and was pleasantly surprised.
Believe that they may still be on special offer ?.

The company cabin max make bags to fit exactly according to airline measurements. I have been very pleased with my easyJet underseat one. It slots exactly in to the measurement space at the boarding gate which is very satisfying! 😁

I just travel with hand luggage that goes under the seat and wash as I go but then I don’t ‘dress up’, just have a couple of changes of clothes and more underwear. When the plane has closed its doors, I put my bag in the overhead locker to be more comfortable, if there is place.

I've seen a lot of travellers recently this year with what could be the correct size but they have packed them so full, sides sticking out that when challenged and made to place in the gauge they have a real problem. Taken aside by staff, no idea what happened. Gave up taking cabin baggage when I couldn't lift it into locker on my own.

There have been cases (excuse the pun) of passengers ask8ng other passengers to lift their bags in order to get finger prints on to the bag. When searched at customs they are found to be carrying drugs and the passenger who helped has one hell of a job explaining that it's not his (her) bag. For this reason it is advised never to handle another passenger's luggage.