Might seem like a stupid question, But.
If you can only take 1 bag onto the plane plane with you, does this mean that you have to put all duty free etc in that bag before you board?.First time flyers with Easyjet so don't want to cop for extra costs.
Not stupid at all, very good point. Airport shop carrier bags are counted as hand luggage and at Manchester last week they were making very clear announcements (the only ones which were clear!) that they would charge for anything over the one item limit. So your shopping will have to go in the main bag and stay within the size limit. That said, easyjet staff tend to be more sensible about things than certain airlines so if it was a half empty flight with no pressure on space they may not be too bothered.
came back a few weeks ago with easyjet from Valencia and some folks had a trolley case, extra bit of carryon hand baggage and duty free bag and they got on board with no problem. Flight was reasonably busy but maybe next time they may not be quite as lucky.
Its a difficult call, we always try and make sure everything can fit in the one case, just in case ! - maybe just have big deep pockets in you trousers / coats etc !!!!!
Chris
ps ryanair do not always allow you this freedom - if they can get some extras fees they will - but if you follow their rules you do not have a problem. With Easyjet you never fully know what you can get away with - with ryanair you know = ie nothing !
Its a difficult call, we always try and make sure everything can fit in the one case, just in case ! - maybe just have big deep pockets in you trousers / coats etc !!!!!
Chris
ps ryanair do not always allow you this freedom - if they can get some extras fees they will - but if you follow their rules you do not have a problem. With Easyjet you never fully know what you can get away with - with ryanair you know = ie nothing !
Im sure the airports could sort this out, first of all before security your allowed 1 hand luggage, now if you buy duty free this wont affect you in any way
Surely the airport could loose customers who might have decided to buy duty free, but wont buy it because the airline ,might charge them £35 to put there bag in the hold
Surely the airport could loose customers who might have decided to buy duty free, but wont buy it because the airline ,might charge them £35 to put there bag in the hold
Joe
it's not security, it's space and the airlines have caused it. When hold baggage was included in the fare only people in a real rush would bother dragging those small cases as hand luggage all the way to the plane - which meant the lockers weren't full. Now you have to pay extra for hold luggage half the people on the flight will have a case right up to the size limit and there just isn't any space left on a busy flight. I went to Hamburg last week and even though they were rigorous on the one item limit they still struggled to get everything in, some people were 10 rows from their luggage. If you haven't used your full size/weight allowance at checkin there's nothing to stop you taking a large plastic bag and putting your luggage and airport shopping in it as long as it's still within limits.
The safety rules say items of luggage have to be stowed in the lockers or stuffed under the seat in front (not on escape rows) during take off and landing so that they can't be thrown around in a crash - so that rules out sitting with it on your knee.
The airport security one item rule has been relaxed in a lot of places but that's only of use with the more expensive flight options.
it's not security, it's space and the airlines have caused it. When hold baggage was included in the fare only people in a real rush would bother dragging those small cases as hand luggage all the way to the plane - which meant the lockers weren't full. Now you have to pay extra for hold luggage half the people on the flight will have a case right up to the size limit and there just isn't any space left on a busy flight. I went to Hamburg last week and even though they were rigorous on the one item limit they still struggled to get everything in, some people were 10 rows from their luggage. If you haven't used your full size/weight allowance at checkin there's nothing to stop you taking a large plastic bag and putting your luggage and airport shopping in it as long as it's still within limits.
The safety rules say items of luggage have to be stowed in the lockers or stuffed under the seat in front (not on escape rows) during take off and landing so that they can't be thrown around in a crash - so that rules out sitting with it on your knee.
The airport security one item rule has been relaxed in a lot of places but that's only of use with the more expensive flight options.
see http://www.nectar.com/easyjet/index.rnectar
since I don't have a Nectar card I can't say whether that rate is good value.
A word of warning, before doing this check your insurance very carefully, what do the Cancellation and Missed Departure sections say? Some policies may not refund lost value of points if you don't make the flight.
since I don't have a Nectar card I can't say whether that rate is good value.
A word of warning, before doing this check your insurance very carefully, what do the Cancellation and Missed Departure sections say? Some policies may not refund lost value of points if you don't make the flight.
I kow with Easyjet that if you have children under 5 you get to go on after the speedy bookers but does that just include parents? We are going to Turkey with Easyjet in october and my parents will be coming with us too. Would all our party be able to board together as my daughter is under 5 or would my parents have to wait in the queue with everyone else? I'm just wondering whether it would be a good idea to book speedy booking for them or not.
You will probally find that you will be able to board altogether however that you should I find absolutely diabolical, in saying that I mean you you personally no disrespect and can not blame you for taking advantage. last year I returned from Tenerife with a broken shoulder and required special assistance, which allowed me to board after the speedy boarders a party with one small child accompanied by Grandma and Grandad pushed in front of me, the Grandma taking over, Grandad was very embarrassed and offered to carry my hand baggage. If these people require special treatment then they should pay for speedy boarding. My wife and I travelling together elect not to pay and take the risk of not sitting together as I think Grandma and Grandads should do.
That's what I was thinking, I would feel a bit bad with all of us going up just because one of my children is under 5. I think maybe they will book speedy boarding then they can get on first and we will go on after.
If you've booked everyone on a single ticket I don't think you can do that - you would have to book speedy boarding for the whole party, which is rather a waste of money since you probably all have priority boarding anyway.
If your parents booked separately, and therefore have a different booking reference, they should not be able to board with you at the gate but they will be able to book speedy boarding.
I've always found this 5 year old rule quite strange - who wants to babysit someone else's 6 year old on a plane!?
If your parents booked separately, and therefore have a different booking reference, they should not be able to board with you at the gate but they will be able to book speedy boarding.
I've always found this 5 year old rule quite strange - who wants to babysit someone else's 6 year old on a plane!?
Unless it's changed since I booked my flights for May/June, the hand luggage allowance is one piece max dimensions 55x45x25 plus one standard carrier bag of items bought after security.
where have you read that? I've never seen reference to after security shopping being allowed extra anywhere on the easyjet website and it certainly doesn't mention it now in any of the (at least) three places it gives the one bag limit.
Thanks Carol, they have their own booking reference so it's best if they book speedy booking then. Problem solved 
Anyone got a reservation for back end of summer they made early in the year? If so keep an eye on it through Manage Bookings.
My September flights have are now on the FOURTH version of the times. I only discovered the first amendment (three weeks ago) by chance whilst checking status on a different booking, never got an email so don't know when it was changed. A few days later an email turned up with version 3 and now I've found they've changed again sometime this week but again no email. And before you say it, I do check my Spam filter every day and it saves Spam for 14 days before deleting.
My September flights have are now on the FOURTH version of the times. I only discovered the first amendment (three weeks ago) by chance whilst checking status on a different booking, never got an email so don't know when it was changed. A few days later an email turned up with version 3 and now I've found they've changed again sometime this week but again no email. And before you say it, I do check my Spam filter every day and it saves Spam for 14 days before deleting.
yes i checked mine ages ago and my return flights had changed, they only e-mailed me a couple of days ago about the cahnges.
Received today from Easyjet:
....... sounds as if they're having a crackdown and will be applying the rules strictly from now on (but I'd rather that than an increase in fares! )
Hand Baggage
From April 5th we have updated our pricing policy for hold luggage and for oversized cabin baggage that needs to be checked into the hold.
The following charges apply:
At the airport check-in desk: If you purchase a bag to be checked into the hold and/or we notice that your cabin bag exceeds the maximum allowed dimensions, you will be charged £25 per bag
At the boarding gate: If you go directly to the boarding gate and your one permitted item of cabin baggage exceeds the maximum allowed dimensions you will be charged £40 and your bag will be checked into the hold
Remember: easyJet allows one item of hand baggage into the cabin per person; maximum dimensions are 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
To keep our fares low, be able to board the plane as quickly as possible and ensure your comfort onboard, if you bring more than one piece of hand baggage we'll check the extra piece into the hold. Hand bags, briefcases, laptops and laptop bags are all counted as one piece, so if you have a trolley and, for example, an additional hand bag or laptop bag you'll be asked to put those items into your trolley bag. If you can't consolidate your cabin baggage into one single item, one of your bags will be checked into the hold and we will have to charge you £40. We do this to ensure that we don't delay the boarding process and bring everyone to their destination on time.
....... sounds as if they're having a crackdown and will be applying the rules strictly from now on (but I'd rather that than an increase in fares!
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Hi, we are flying with easyjet in June and I was wondering if it there was any point checking in online as we have booked speedy boarding?
HelenRad,
It depends if you're checking-in luggage or not. If you're traveling hand luggage only, then online check-in is the way to go to save having to queue to check-in. If you're checking-in baggage, then it's not much of a time saver really.
Darren
It depends if you're checking-in luggage or not. If you're traveling hand luggage only, then online check-in is the way to go to save having to queue to check-in. If you're checking-in baggage, then it's not much of a time saver really.
Darren
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