Latest 2024 hand luggage rules for Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 and easyJet

There are new rules on hand luggage

A number of key travel rules are changing for UK passengers in 2024 including what you can have in your hand luggage and who can use e-Gates. This year will also see some visa rule changes and changes to the rules on visiting Europe from the UK.

Passengers in the UK will soon be able to take up to two litres of liquids onboard planes in their hand luggage. and all airport security scanners nationwide will be upgraded by June 2024. Until airports confirm the scanners are complete, existing rules stay in place. That means you can only take liquids under 100ml in your hand luggage but these must be in a re-sealable plastic bag that can be no larger than 20cm x 20cm and cannot exceed one litre.

And children as young as 10 can now use e-Gates, making the journey through the airport quicker for families. That age is down from 12. The gates are installed at 13 airports in the UK – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.

Then later this year the entry/exit system (EES) is set to be brought in and will apply to any non-EU citizens travelling into EU countries. The digital process will include registering the person’s name, their type of the travel document, fingerprints and captured facial images, and the date and place of entry and exit.

If you are travelling abroad this year, BristolLive has compiled a list of the latest hand luggage rules for some of the biggest airlines.

Ryanair

All Ryanair passenger fare types include a small personal bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you. Examples include backpacks that are 40cm by 25cm or carry on bags that are 40cm by 20cm.

Priority & 2 Cabin Bags gives customers the benefit of boarding the plane via the Priority Queue and carrying their small personal bag (40x20x25cm) and 10kg wheelie bag (55x40x20cm) with them on board. This will mean you won’t need to wait for your bag at the terminal at the destination. If Priority is sold out, you can purchase their 10kg Check-in Bag.

Find out more here.

Jet2

You may carry on board one piece of hand luggage free of charge, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg and is no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including any wheels and handles. If your hand luggage weighs more or is larger than this, it will need to be checked into the aircraft hold, and you may have to pay an additional charge.

You can also bring a small, personal item on board (such as a handbag, laptop bag or airport purchase), as long as it is placed underneath the seat in front of you. Please note that you cannot drink any alcohol purchased at the airport (or beforehand) during the flight.

Find out more here.

easyJet

Everyone can bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free on easyJet planes.

It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles or wheels) and needs to fit under the seat in front of you. That should be enough to bring all the essentials for your journey or for a short trip. Your bag can weigh up to 15kg, but we do ask that you’re able to lift and carry it yourself.

If you’d also like to bring a large cabin bag on board (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including any handles or wheels), you have the option to:

• select an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat or
• NEW: book a large cabin bag for your flight

If you’re an easyJet Plus cardholder or customer who has booked a FLEXI fare, you can also bring a large cabin bag on board (in addition to your small cabin bag) as part of your membership or fare benefits.

Find out more here.

TUI

Your luggage allowance will vary depending on what type of holiday you book with TUI. For package holidays, you can take one piece of hand luggage per person (excluding infants) weighing up to 10kg and with maximum dimensions of 55x40x20cm on a TUI Airways flight.

You must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead storage compartments yourself. You can bring a Trunki case as hand luggage, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg. In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase and this must be small enough to be stored under the seat.

While for flights only bookings, the rules are a bit different. You can carry one piece of hand luggage of up to 10kg for free. The maximum dimensions of your hand luggage can be 55x40x20cm and you must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead storage compartments yourself. In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase, and this must be small enough to be stored under the seat.

Find out more here.