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Carry-on
size regulations can be confusing. For a
start they're also called "on board
restrictions", "flight allowances",
"cabin luggage rules" and there
are several bodies issuing them!
This page
attempts to summarise the position for UK
outward bound travellers.
Firstly,
The Dept of Transport ( 22/9/2006 ) defined
cabin size luggage allowance as 56 x 45
x 25 cms., which includes all projecting
wheels, pockets, and handles.
However,
the International Air Transport Association
( IATA, Geneva ) gives out a regulation
size as 50 x 45 x 20 cms., and to our knowledge
has not altered this.
Passengers
connecting to / travelling on U.S. airlines
need to know that the Federation of American
Airlines ( FAA ) has set their carry-on
size as 22 x 14 x 9 INCHES....or approximately
56 x 35 x 23 cms.
PRACTICAL ADVICE: If you travel by scheduled
airline from the UK, in business or first
class, the Dept of Transport size should
usually apply. There may be a different
allowance for economy class.
European
scheduled carriers may possibly use the
IATA rules.
If you
fly by charter or budget airlines, they
make their own rules! Also weight is now
a factor, and for example recently Monarch
were putting any item over 10 kgs in the
hold, regardless of size.
PLEASE NOTE: it's always advisable to
check the allowances for cabin and hold
baggage when you are booking flights.
We are indebted to Alexandre
Tuelle for an update of cabin size regulations
on March 1st 2014.
KLM : http://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/hand_baggage/index.htm
British Airways : http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/hand-baggage-allowances
Flybe : Dimensions have changed. It is
now 55x40x23cm, 10 kg -> http://www.flybe.com/baggage/hand-baggage.htm
Ryanair : http://www.ryanair.com/en/terms-and-conditions#regulations-cabinbaggage
Monarch : It is now 56x40x25, 10 kg ->
http://www.monarch.co.uk/faq/flights/baggage/hold-checked-in-baggage-charges-scheduled#hold
Lufthansa : A piece of hand luggage may
not be larger than 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm
and may not weigh more than 8 kg. Foldable
garment bags are an exception to this; they
count as hand luggage up to a size of 57
cm x 54 cm x 15 cm. -> http://www.lufthansa.com/uk/en/Carry-on-baggage
EasyJet : 50x40x20 cm, guaranteed, and
up to 56x45x25 cm with a risk that the luggage
go in the hold on fully booked flights.
No weight restriction applies as long as
you can place and retrieve the cabin bag
safely in the overhead lockers without assistance.
-> http://www.easyjet.com/en/planning/cabin-baggage
PLEASE NOTE: it's always advisable to
check the allowances for cabin and hold
baggage when you are booking flights.
Thanks
to Denis for this info about Jet2 received
on 31/7/09
Jet2's
allowance is different from similar UK carriers:
http://www.jet2.com/FAQSection.aspx?ss=2
Your
best action is to CHECK CAREFULLY WHEN YOU
BOOK.
This information
has been compiled from various web-sites
and personal experience, and anyone who
wishes to up-date and improve it, please
email sales@theleathertravelbag.co.uk as we would welcome your contribution.
We trust
this is helpful and wish you safe journeys,
and happy landings."
Jocelyn
Ollett. Managing Director. The Leather Travel
Bag Co.UK
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