Budget carrier easyJet has made the move to axe complimentary hold luggage allowances on select trips. The airline has started to charge passengers for luggage on certain deals, with those opting for easyJet's city break packages now facing fees if they wish to bring a large cabin and hold baggage. However, the Mirror reports that hand luggage will remain free of charge.
Flight-only customers with easyJet won't be affected by this baggage policy change, and other package deals will continue to include hold luggage as part of the offer, reports the Daily Record . For those booking city breaks through easyJet, taking larger cabin bags that fit in the overhead lockers will now cost an additional £5.99 each way, while checking in a 23kg hold luggage bag will set travellers back £9.
49. easyJet Holidays commented on the update, stating: "We pride ourselves on delivering brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices, so we continuously listen to our customers on what would make our packages even better." Large cabin bags will now cost £5.
99 each way, while a hold 23kg bag costs £9.49 (Image: Getty Images) They added: "Our customers have told us that 23kg for city breaks isn't always necessary, which is why from August 7, 2024 our city break holidays will include flights and hotel accommodation as standard, and an option of adding large cabin bags and holding luggage for a fee. "The savings made through not attaching a bag to the booking will be applied to the overall holiday cost, and.