Why, even though DfT state a maximum carry on bag size of 56 x 45 x 25cm, do airlines insist on having different rules?
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Hand-baggage restrictions
These are restrictions for economy-class ticket-holders, as specified on the airlines' websites. Some airlines do not give a weight limit, but the catch-all requirement is that you must be able to lift the bag safely into an overhead locker. Be sure to include any protruding wheels, handles, side pockets etc when measuring the bag.
BMIbaby (0871 224 0224, www.bmibaby.com). Size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
British Airways (0870 850 9850, www.ba.com). Size: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (some airlines operating franchises for BA, such as Loganair, have different limits; see website).
EasyJet (0905 821 0905, calls cost 65p per minute; www.easyjet.com). Size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Exel Airways (0870 320 7777, www.xl.com). Size: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm; weight: 5kg.
First Choice Airways (0870 850 3999, www.firstchoice.co.uk). Size: 45cm x 35cm x 20cm; weight: 5kg.
Flybe (0871 700 0535, www.flybe.com). Size: 50cm x 35cm x 23cm; weight: 10kg.
Monarch Airlines (08700 405040, www.flymonarch.com). Size: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm; weight: 10kg (but 5kg for charter flights sold through a tour operator).
MyTravel (0870 241 5333, www.mytravel.com). Size: 45cm x 35cm x 20cm.
Ryanair (0871 246 0000, www.ryanair.com). Size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm; weight: 10kg.
Thomas Cook (www.flythomascook.com). Size: 43cm x 28cm x 23cm; weight: 5kg.
Thomsonfly (0870 1900 737, www.thomsonfly.com). Size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm; weight: 10kg.
Virgin (0870 380 2007, www.virgin-atlantic.com). Size: 56cm x 36cm x 23cm; weight: 6kg.
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We're flying Air Transat to Toronto next month & they have 51 x 40 x 23cm as their limit.
Are you supposed to be limited to the smallest of all airline's requirements or else buy multiple bags?
Grrrrr...
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