With that said, the Flight Knight team knows just how small these bags can be, and how hard they are to pack. While we could tell you to just pack less, we know that you want wardrobe options! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you pack as much as possible into your easyJet cabin bag.
Current easyJet baggage allowances
Passengers on easyJet are allowed to bring one pieces of cabin baggage with them as a carrier on. There is no weight restriction on the bag, but it must be within 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including all handles and wheels.
Anyone travelling on easyJet Plus, FLEXI fare, Upfront and Extra Legroom fares can also bring an extra small bag that is a maximum of 45cm x 36cm x 20cm. If you go over these allowances, you’ll be charged £37 to check the bag.
Flight Knight offers a wide array hard-shell and soft-sided cabin bags that fall within easyJet’s restrictive baggage policy. Check them out here!
How to fit as much as possible into your easyJet cabin bag
Rolled clothing wrinkles less that folded clothing, and will save you a ton of space. You can easily use rolled clothes to fit into all of the nooks and crannies in your easyJet cabin bag.
Shoes take up a lot of valuable luggage real estate! Fill them full of your socks, pants, ties, and jewellery. You can also place them on their sides to take up less surface area.
You might be distressed that you have run out of room, but try zipping up your bag first and then leaving it shut for a few minutes. Once you reopen the bag, you’ll likely find that the compression has opened up some extra space!
Space-saving bags use compression to shrink bulkier items, such as jumpers, coats, and towels, into a compact unit with no wasted space. You can also use extra-large freezer bags for a cheaper (though less-effective) alternative.
Start with a small bag of your softest and smallest items, such as socks and pants, and then start successively wrapping items around the bag to create a bundle. This will also prevent wrinkles, so it’s great for dresses and smart trousers.
For your next trip, pack smarter and get more into your bag!
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We love the Lancelot collection for its ample pockets – you’ll be amazed at how much you can pack inside!
First up, here are the current Ryanair baggage rules and restrictions:
Priority boarding passengers can bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm) and a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm), with a maximum combined weight allowance of 10kg.
Non-priority customers may only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), and you must be careful that it fits into the sizer. They can also purchase a 10kg checked-in bag when they book online. All passengers can purchase up to 3 checked bags, 20 kg each. You can add these to your booking up to 2 hours before your departure.
What to pack in your Ryanair cabin bag to maximise your space
You would be amazed at how many items you can fit in your Ryanair cabin baggage!
Packing light is an art form, but once you master it, you'll enjoy your Ryanair hand luggage even more
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On the one hand, you want a lightweight bag that won’t add money to your baggage fees. But on the other hand, you want it to be durable, thief-proof, and resistant to tears and rips. How can you choose between the two?
Our Flight Knight team has compiled some of the most important factors to consider when you’re choosing between a hard-shell and soft-shell suitcase.
There is no denying that soft bags weight a lot less than hard-shell suitcases, and so if weight is the most critical factor for you, the answer is clear. That said, we have a wide range of hard-shell luggage that weighs as little as 2kg.
Airport baggage handlers are not known for their… delicate touch with people’s bags! Your checked suitcase is likely to get manhandled quite a bit. Keep in mind that bags can often end up waiting outside for hours in the rain - can your bag handle it? Hard-shell luggage with a tough BPS shell can handle anything you can throw at it, and it’s waterproof.
People who value mobility and ease of transport often opt for soft-sided luggage because it is light and easy to manoeuvre. That said, four-wheeled suitcases have removed a lot of mobility concerns since they are simple to pull and push this way and that. On this one, we have to call a draw.
One of the only downsides of a hard-shell suitcase is that it is a set size, and you can’t expand it to fit in more shopping or belongings. If you plan to go shopping at your destination, you might want to go for a soft suitcase. Many styles include additional zips and compression straps that allow you to expand your bag and add more space.
Have you made up your mind and chosen whether a hard-sided suitcase or a soft bag is better for your travel lifestyle?
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There is something so freeing and cosmopolitan about travelling with a small cabin bag. You can pop in and out of any destination without worrying about lugging a heavy bag around behind you. And did we mention how much money you'll save on expensive baggage fees?
Here are our top 5 reasons that we love travelling with a small cabin bag!
So – which camp are you in? Do you like to travel with an extra-large suitcase, or do you prefer jet-setting with a small cabin bag?
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Flight Knight offers three different rose gold cabin suitcases
Tor Cabin Hand Luggage – The Tor hard-shell cabin bag is a gorgeous hue of rose gold that shimmers under the light. Made of hard-wearing ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), it can handle countless trips while resisting scrapes, scuffs, and cracks. We love travelling with hard-shell rose gold hand luggage because of the way it looks and wears over time.
Add a sheen of sophistication to your holiday with Tor! Best of all, it has been specifically designed to fit the maximum size allowance of 55cm x 40cm x 23cm for Lufthansa and Air Canada. It is also compatible with easyJet, British Airways, RyanAir, and many more.
Percival Cabin Hand Luggage – We adore Percival Cabin Hand Luggage in the sexiest shade of rose gold. It’s made of a rugged 800D hard-wearing polyester material that looks great and lasts through countless trips. This soft-sided cabin suitcase is a brilliant option for short mini-breaks and longer trips alike, as it features loads of pockets that make packing a breeze. You will be amazed at how much you can fit into a seemingly small bag!
Its rose gold material is exceptional – you need to see it to believe it. It has been specifically designed to fit the maximum size allowance of 55cm x 35cm x 23cm for Delta, SkyWest, and United Airlines. It’s also compatible with easyJet and British Airways, along with many more!
Gawain Cabin Suitcase – The Gawain Cabin bag comes in a luscious buttery shade of rose gold that will set you apart from the crowd. Made from a durable 600D hard-wearing polyester material, it features loads of interior and exterior pockets. The pockets help you to stay organised and on top of your belongings no matter where you travel, and you can slide your rose gold iPhone into one as you go through security.
It measures 55cm x 35cm x 20cm, and is compatible with more than 100 airlines that fly in the UK and around the world. Fly on easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, TUI, Qantas, Etihad, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Delta, Jet2, Turkish Airlines and more.
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Buying luggage bags online is easy, convenient, and so much cheaper than going to a luggage store, where all of the bags have been marked up to pay for rent and salesperson commissions.
We here at Flight Knight love selling suitcases online – for us, it’s the only way to do business. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should buy your next suitcase
online
Do you like shopping online, or do you prefer going into the shop to buy your luggage? Let us know what you think!
If you’re heading to a particularly fashionable destination or on a long trip abroad, a large 4 wheel suitcases gives you the freedom and flexibility you need to pack and transport all of your belongings. We here at Flight Knight are particularly partial to travelling with a large hard shell suitcase – here’s why.
5 Reasons Why We Love Travelling with Extra-Large Suitcases
Here are just a few of the reasons why we adore travelling across the Channel and around the world with an extra-large suitcase.
1. You never have to worry about having the perfect outfit on hand – When you’re
travelling to a fashion capital like Milan, New York City, or Paris, you need to have the perfect outfit on hand at all times. If you have a large 4-wheel suitcase, you can pack shoes, jackets, and garments for any weather, any mood, and any event.
2. You’ll never have to pass up an amazing souvenir or piece of art – Have you ever been walking through a Spanish antiques market or a souk in Marrakech and seen something wonderful that you just have to have? If you are travelling with a small suitcase, even a spacious hard-shell cabin bag, you simply can’t buy all of the wonderful art and antiques that tickle your fancy. Go for a nice big bag and buy mementos and art to your heart’s content!
3. You can pack a ton of great gifts for your friends and family – If you are travelling home to your native country, there are probably countless gifts and supplies that you want to bring to your friends and family! Likewise, when you return back to the UK, you might want to pack your suitcase full of delicious treats and cupboard staples that you crave. Go for the large 4-wheel suitcase and fill your bag!
4. It’s better to have too much room than not enough – Most of the points above break down to one important point: not having enough room to pack what you want! An extra-large suitcase solves these problems and lets you pack what you want, when you want.
5. A lightweight large hard-shell suitcase doesn’t add any unnecessary weight – Old
school large suitcases add tons of weight to your baggage allowance. Go for a
lightweight hard-shell suitcase so you can pack what you wish without worrying about the weight of your bag.
What do you think – do you like travelling with a large suitcase, or do you prefer a small bag?
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That’s why we’re proud to offer a whole range of the best cabin luggage, designed to help you fit more into a small bag than you ever thought possible. Think about it – when you travel with just a carry-on, you can leave the airport as soon as you clear immigration without waiting at the luggage carousel.
Navigating public transport is a breeze, and your carefully curated selection of clothing will leave you looking chic. Not to mention, you’ll save heaps on costly luggage fees, money that you can spend on shopping and dining at your destination!
To help you travel in ease and comfort, we’ve rounded up some of our best suitcases, 2020 edition.
What do you think of our picks for best suitcase 2020? Which one will you choose for your next trip?
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After months of lockdown and hibernation, many of us are starting to get excited about the prospect of travel. With low-cost airlines releasing some very attractive prices and talks of sun destinations opening up for British holidaymakers, it’s only a matter of time before we start booking travel once again. Where have you been dreaming about going?
That said, we will all need to be more vigilant than ever about hygiene, social distancing, and other safety precautions so that we can travel in comfort and ease.
The decisions about what we wear, where we go, and the suitcases we use will require careful thought and planning.
Do you have the gear that you need to start travelling again? Lightweight cabin luggage gets you on and off the plane quickly
We strongly believe that using a hard shell lightweight suitcase is the best way to travel, especially during the continuing threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be just as important – if not more.
Travel lightweight and travel safe
When the time is right for you to travel again, it's important to do everything you can to be safe, socially distant, and hygienic.
A hard shell lightweight suitcase allows you to wipe it down, maintain a safe distance, and walk quickly through airports and train stations.
Now’s not the time for your big old bulky suitcase! For your next trip, make the switch to something lighter and faster.
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At Flight Knight, we are all about challenging the notion that luggage has to cost a small fortune to be considered ‘high quality’. We sell our cheap cabin luggage and cheap large suitcases direct from the manufacturer to the consumer, cutting out the middleman. The result? Cheap luggage that exceeds all expectations.
Three reasons why Flight Knight cheap luggage stands up to more
expensive brands
Here are our top three reasons why our affordable luggage and cabin bags can rival the priciest brands out there.
1. Kiss middlemen goodbye – Flight Knight offers its luggage direct to consumers. When it comes to expensive luggage brands you are often paying a lot of money for advertising, branding, and costly showrooms. Every middleman along the way gets their cut – the distributor, the department store, and the salesperson.
Once you remove all of the extra commissions and retail mark-ups, you’ll see that the suitcases cost around the same price to make. You can pay the same amount to the manufacturer and end up with elite luggage at a fraction of the cost. It’s a no brainer!
2. Flight Knight suitcases are made of durable materials – Whether you choose to go with a hard-shell suitcase or luggage made from canvas or nylon, you need your luggage to be durable and hard-wearing. Even cheap cabin luggage can be made of high-quality materials that stand the test of time.
Our hard-shell suitcases are comprised of rugged anti-scratch ABS (acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene) that can handle drops, scrapes, and high pressure. Whether you
check your bags or carry them on the plane, you’ll know that your baggage can handle the toughest situations you can throw at it.
3. Save money on your baggage so you can spend more money on your holidays! – Why spend all of your precious funds on your baggage before you’ve even stepped foot on the plane? Go for cheap cabin luggage instead of pricy designer options and save your pennies for your holiday.
For every pound that you save on your luggage, you could be wining, dining, and
shopping your way through Paris, Barcelona, New York, and Los Angeles. Travel is
expensive – prioritise your budget and spend your money where it counts.
What do you think about cheap suitcases vs. expensive luggage? Do you want to save money on your bags so you can spend more at your destination? Let us know!
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