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easyJet (U2) is the UK’s largest low-cost airline + 4th-largest in Europe. 350+ Airbus A320 family aircraft, 130+ destinations. Founded 1995 in Luton. Baggage allowance: 1. Free: 1 small bag 45x36x20cm (under seat). 2. easyJet Plus / Up Front / Extra Legroom: large cabin bag 56x45x25cm 15kg + priority boarding (£8-30). 3. Cabin bag 56x45x25cm (£6-30): without priority. 4. Checked 15kg: £8-30. 5. Checked 23kg: £15-50. 6. Checked 32kg: £25-70. Check-in: online 30 days-2 hours before departure (FREE for assigned seats). Airport bag drop: 40 minutes-2h before departure. Boarding: Speedy Boarding (included with easyJet Plus £40-160 yearly). Otherwise Group A/B/C random. Common fees: name change £25 (£60 at airport), flight change £25-110, late check-in £25, missed flight = nothing. Hubs: London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Berlin BER, Geneva, Milan Malpensa. Tip: easyJet Plus card £215/year saves £30-100 per trip if frequent flyer.
easyJet baggage rules
- Free small bag (every fare): 45x36x20cm. Must fit under seat in front. Up to 15kg recommended.
- Large cabin bag 56x45x25cm + priority (£8-30): with easyJet Plus, Up Front, or Extra Legroom seats.
- Cabin bag 56x45x25cm without priority (£6-30): overhead bin. Boards last.
- Checked 15kg (£8-30): economy checked.
- Checked 23kg (£15-50): standard checked.
- Checked 32kg (£25-70): oversized.
- Sports equipment: ski £30-50, bike £40-60, golf £40-50.
- Up Front + Extra Legroom seats include: large cabin bag + priority + dedicated bag drop + speedy boarding.
- easyJet Plus card £215/year: always large cabin bag + priority + Speedy Boarding + dedicated bag drop + flexible seat changes.
easyJet check-in
- Online check-in: 30 days to 2 hours before departure. FREE.
- Mobile boarding pass: easyJet app or PDF.
- Bag drop only at airport: 40 minutes-2 hours before departure (no full check-in needed).
- Airport check-in fee: £25 if missed online (£50+ at certain hubs).
- Boarding closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Document check: required for non-Schengen flights at bag drop.
- Family seating: children under 12 with adults seated together if booked together.
Boarding + seat selection
- Speedy Boarding: board first. Included with easyJet Plus, Up Front seats, Extra Legroom seats. Otherwise £8-15 add-on.
- Random allocation: Group A/B/C if not chosen.
- Standard seat selection: £4-15 depending on row.
- Up Front (rows 1-3): £20-30 — extra legroom + priority boarding.
- Extra Legroom (exit rows): £15-25.
- Standard seat: middle of plane.
- Family with under-12: seated together free.
- Free middle seat: not guaranteed (paid option).
easyJet Plus card
- Annual fee: £215.
- Benefits per flight: Priority Boarding (Speedy Boarding) + dedicated bag drop + always large cabin bag + flexible seat changes.
- NOT INCLUDED: checked baggage. Still pay extra £8-50.
- Worth it: if you fly easyJet 6+ times/year.
- Pays back in 6-7 flights: if you’d otherwise pay Speedy Boarding £8-15 + Up Front £25 + flexibility.
- Renewal: automatic. Cancel 30 days before to avoid renewal.
- Available from: easyJet Plus tab on easyjet.com.
Common easyJet fees
- Late online check-in: £25.
- Airport check-in (no online): £25-50.
- Name change: £25 online, £60 airport.
- Flight change: £25-110 + fare difference.
- Cancellation: non-refundable except taxes.
- Oversized cabin bag at gate: £45.
- Extra checked bag at airport: +£15 vs online.
- Pet: Service dogs only — no other pets in cabin or hold.
- Special assistance: FREE — book 48h ahead.
easyJet routes + hubs
- 130+ destinations: Europe + North Africa.
- Top hubs: London Gatwick (LGW — main UK hub), London Luton (LTN), Manchester (MAN), Berlin BER, Geneva GVA, Milan Malpensa (MXP), Amsterdam AMS, Edinburgh EDI.
- UK-Spain dominant: Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy biggest routes.
- Cheap routes: £15-50 short-haul typical.
- Airbus A319/A320/A321: all narrow-body.
- FlexiPlus: upgrade fare giving flexibility + bag.
easyJet tips + reviews
- Book 6-8 weeks ahead: cheapest typically.
- Tuesday + Wednesday cheapest: avoid Friday-Sunday.
- easyJet Sale: 20-30% off seasonal sales.
- Pre-book bags: 30-50% cheaper than airport.
- Newsletter: sign up for promo emails.
- App exclusive deals: some only in-app.
- Holidays Plus: easyJet’s package holidays brand.
- Skytrax: 3-star low-cost rating.
- Reviews: 3.5/5 stars typical TrustPilot — better than Ryanair.
- Common complaints: some flight cancellations, baggage handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
easyJet free baggage?
1 small bag 45x36x20cm under seat — FREE every fare. Larger 56x45x25cm cabin bag costs £6-30 OR free with easyJet Plus / Up Front / Extra Legroom seats.
easyJet check-in online?
30 days to 2 hours before departure. FREE. Bag drop at airport 40 min-2h before. Avoid airport check-in fee £25-50.
easyJet Plus worth it?
Yes if 6+ flights/year. £215/year. Includes Priority Boarding + large cabin bag + dedicated bag drop. NOT checked baggage. Pays back 6-7 flights.
easyJet vs Ryanair?
easyJet better customer service + cabin bag included with Up Front. Ryanair cheaper baseline + bigger fleet. easyJet UK-focused. Ryanair pan-European.
easyJet fees to avoid?
Late online check-in £25, airport check-in £25-50, oversized cabin bag at gate £45, name change £25-60. Pre-book online to save 30-50%.
easyJet vs Vueling?
easyJet UK-focused (London Gatwick hub). Vueling Spain-focused (Barcelona hub). Similar prices + service. Choose by route. Vueling part of IAG (BA, Iberia).
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- Cabin-size carry-on suitcase — fits 55x40x20cm.
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