Baggage Limit, some good news with easyJet

[derek perry]

Have just flown with easyJet and they have scrapped their weight limit for HAND luggage. It has been replaced with a larger size limit, 55cm x 20cm x 40cm. They state provided you can lift the bag into the overhead locker you can take it on board.
Our club is now looking for a weightlifter to join so we can all take our weight belts away with us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On top of your normal hold luggage of 20Kg they give you a sports luggage limit of 10Kg free.

While on the subject of baggage allowances, Heathrow Airport have announced that they will not accept any single baggage item over 30kg. If your bag is found to be over that weight they will require you to split it between two bags.


Derek

[Steve L.]

Derek,

Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.

Steve

[derek perry]

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


Derek,

Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.

Steve

[David Dixon]

Have just flown with easyJet and they have scrapped their weight limit for HAND luggage. It has been replaced with a larger size limit, 55cm x 20cm x 40cm. They state provided you can lift the bag into the overhead locker you can take it on board.
Our club is now looking for a weightlifter to join so we can all take our weight belts away with us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On top of your normal hold luggage of 20Kg they give you a sports luggage limit of 10Kg free.

While on the subject of baggage allowances, Heathrow Airport have announced that they will not accept any single baggage item over 30kg. If your bag is found to be over that weight they will require you to split it between two bags.


Derek

Hi thanks for the info Derek. Actually, the new limit at Heathrow is 32kgs in a single bag. See posting on Travel Club News section 17 May 2004. Travellers are always advised to check with their operator or the airline before arriving at the airport - these things change so frequently! - David Dixon, Travel CLub Co-ordinator.

[derek perry]

I have now got this reply from EasyJet re scuba allowance ETC;

I can confirm that I have checked with our Airport Liaison Officer, who has confirmed that easyJet will accept scuba diving equipment as the 10kgs sports allowance. However I must mention air cylinders for diving/scuba diving will not be accepted for travel.



Please be advised Mr Perry, that each paying passenger is usually permitted one standard piece of hand baggage to a volume limit of 55x40x20cm. There is no weight restriction, within reasonable limits - i.e the passenger must be able to place the piece of luggage safely in the overhead storage bins without assistance. Each checked in hold baggage is to weigh no more than 20kgs per passenger, plus 10kgs sports equipment, totalling 30kgs maximum allowance.

Additional charges of ?4.00 per Kilo will apply if passengers exceed the hold baggage allowance and is payable at the sales desk.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.
No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

I hope this information is of help to you and we look forward to welcoming you and your party on board in the future.

Thank you for taking the time in contacting us Mr Perry. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact one of our help desk agents on 08717 500 100 or via the 'contact us' section on the easyJet web site.

[dave covey]

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

....I can't help chuckling at the irony of a 6 stone passenger sitting next to yours truly on identical airfare lol:)

[CELIA RAVER]

Why not use www.20kilos.com to virtually weigh your luggage first? You may be able to post important info there

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


:=Derek,
:=
:=Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.
:=
:=Steve

[CELIA RAVER]

Why not use www.20kilos.com to virtually weigh your luggage first? You may be able to post important info there

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


:=Derek,
:=
:=Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.
:=
:=Steve

[CELIA RAVER]

Why not use www.20kilos.com to virtually weigh your luggage first? You may be able to post important info there

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


:=Derek,
:=
:=Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.
:=
:=Steve

[CELIA RAVER]

Why not use www.20kilos.com to virtually weigh your luggage first? You may be able to post important info there

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


:=Derek,
:=
:=Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.
:=
:=Steve

[CELIA RAVER]

Why not use www.20kilos.com to virtually weigh your luggage first? You may be able to post important info there

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


:=Derek,
:=
:=Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.
:=
:=Steve

[CELIA RAVER]

Why not use www.20kilos.com to virtually weigh your luggage first? You may be able to post important info there

Steve

Haven't asked but took it off their web site as per below. They mention they don't accept scuba cylinders so you thought they would say if they didn't accept any scuba equipment, why just mention cylinders? It does seem to imply they will accept other scuba equipment. Funnily enough I asked at check in, last week, and the girl stated you could take a cylinder, provided you show it is empty.
Also note it is providing their is hold space.

This is a straight copy and paste from the web site and I think the person you spoke to might have misread the last bit about no cylinders. I have 'e' mailed eastJet today because I need to know for a club trip next year. I will update when/if I get a reply



Question
Can I take sports equipment with me?

Answer
In addition to the 20 kilo hold baggage allowance, passengers are allowed to carry 10 kilos of sports equipment free of charge.

However, an additional fee is charged for items that may require manual handling e.g. surfboards, windsurfers, hang-gliders, unpackaged bicycles and firearms - click here to see fees.

There is no additional fee for the bicycle if it is packaged, boxed or bagged and will fit on the out-of-gauge belt; however it will still count as sporting equipment towards the baggage allowance. There is no additional fee for skis or golf equipment. Note that these additional fees are charged in addition to any excess baggage charge that may result from carriage of the items in question.

The maximum baggage allowance is 50 kilos per passenger inclusive of any excess, and subject to space on the aircraft.

No single item can weigh more than 32 kilos.

Air cylinders for use of diving / scuba diving are not accepted onboard.



Derek


:=Derek,
:=
:=Regarding the extra 10kg `sporting allowance`, have they come out and said that this includes scuba kit ? I flew with them to Malaga in April. I e-mailed them a few days before just to confirm that I could use the sports equipment allowance for scuba gear. I was told it only refered to golfing and ski-ing equipment and excluded diving kit.
:=
:=Steve

[a k laird]

Ryan air allow 30kgs for sports equipment in carriage,
It costs ?15 return we took two sets of dive gear.
Regs dry suits and all other bits and bobs heavy torches etc
In one suitcase,
Well worth the ?7.50 each way.