Every UK airline plays the baggage, seat and sale-date game differently. These guides set out exactly what each one allows, what it charges, and when its flights and sales go live, so you book with no surprises at the gate. Start with the two tools below, then pick your airline.
Bag sizes and fees across eight UK airlines, in one tool.
Cabin bag limits for eight airlines, side by side.
The major UK airlines
Flying with Ryanair
Europe’s biggest budget airline, and the strictest on bags.
- Best carry-on bag
- Hand luggage size 2026
- How strict on hand luggage
- When flights are released
- When sales run
- Seat selection
- Airport check-in fees & deadlines
- Can you cancel a flight?
- Name change fee
- How to complain to Ryanair
Flying with Jet2
Package-friendly with a 10kg cabin bag as standard.
- Best carry-on bag
- Hand luggage allowance
- Checked baggage
- Seat selection
- Flight sale dates
- Name change fee
Flying with British Airways
Full-service flying from the UK’s flag carrier.
All British Airways guides
Flying with Virgin Atlantic
Long-haul comfort, upgrades and the Flying Club.
All Virgin Atlantic guides
Flying with Wizz Air
Central and Eastern Europe’s low-cost specialist, with frequent flash sales.
- Best carry-on bag
- Hand luggage allowance
- How strict on hand luggage
- When flights are released
- Wizz Air sale dates
- Seat selection
- Check-in times & deadlines
- Travel insurance
- Name change fee
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Pick the right airline before you book.
Looking for fares rather than rules? See our cheap flight deals and the latest UK travel deals. Official allowances can change, so always confirm on the airline website before you fly. For your legal rights when things go wrong, see the Civil Aviation Authority. If Ryanair is the airline involved, our guide on how Ryanair complaints work covers the exact steps, including when to escalate to the CAA ADR scheme.
