It’s the time of year to bag a bargain for UK summer holidays, and with that comes millions of Brits dreaming of jetting off to Europe and beyond. When planning your holiday , it’s vital to be clear about the baggage allowance you’re entitled to. This ensures you can pack efficiently and avoid hefty charges when you arrive at the airport.
There's little worse than thinking you've bagged yourself a bargain break only to be stuck with an eye-watering bill while checking in because your luggage doesn't fit under your seat. To avoid sacrificing your new summer threads and reading material, here is what you're entitled to when flying with the world's most popular airlines, from carry-on allowances to the price of checking in bags, as well as gate fees for excess luggage. Read more: Explained: The best airline frequent flyer schemes in 2025 Some fares (though importantly, not all economy fares) include a 7kg or 10kg check-in bag; you can check here if that applies to you.
If it doesn’t, you can pay £9.99 to book a carry-on bag and priority boarding. If you have not booked either of these, you may have to pay a £35 fee to put your luggage in the hold.
All fares except Saver include a checked 20kg bag, but options include a 20kg, 25kg or 40kg bag. These can be added from £24, £28 and £60, respectively, for shorter routes, increasing up to £49, £53 and £75 for longer routes. More information can be found on the Aer Lingus website .
The fee for additional bags includes .
