Author: Kate Acaster

Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.

Kate has travelled through Europe, South America and beyond, usually with a notebook, a half-formed plan and a strong opinion on airport snacks. At Flight Tribe, her work focuses on helping UK travellers understand what is included, what costs extra, and whether a trip is worth booking at the price shown.

How Kate works
Kate checks the details that can change the value of a trip, including cabin-bag rules, airline fees, hotel location, seasonality, travel dates and booking conditions. She is especially interested in offers that look useful on the surface but need a proper reader-first check before they are worth recommending.

Editorial standards
Flight Tribe covers deals and travel advice for readers first. Affiliate links do not decide whether an offer is worth writing about.

Flying with Jet2: what UK passengers need to know

Everything UK passengers need to know about flying with Jet2: bags, booking windows, check-in, seat selection and what to do if plans change.

Flying with easyJet: what UK passengers need to know

What UK passengers need to know about flying with easyJet: bags, booking, check-in, Speedy Boarding, cancellations and what each fare type actually

Is easyJet Travel Insurance Worth It?

easyJet travel insurance: Silver, Gold and Platinum compared. Cover limits, exclusions, excess and how it compares to standalone policies.

Is easyJet Speedy Boarding worth it?

easyJet Speedy Boarding costs £6 to £15 as a standalone add-on. For most passengers it is free with their ticket. Here is when it is worth paying for.

Is easyJet Plus Worth It in 2027? Costs and Break-Even Maths

easyJet Plus costs £249 a year. On easyJet’s own average bag and seat prices, here’s how many flights it takes to pay back, and who should skip it.

easyJet Check-In 2027: When It Opens and Closes

easyJet check-in opens 30 days out and shuts 2 hours before take-off. Bag drop times by airport, Twilight Bag Drop and the £110 Rescue fee.

easyJet Seat Selection 2027: Types, Prices and Who Sits Free

easyJet gives you a free random seat at check-in. Here’s what Standard, Up Front and Extra Legroom get you, and who sits in them for free.

How strict is easyJet with hand luggage? The 2027 rules

easyJet does check hand luggage at the gate, and a large cabin bag costs £60 there if you have not paid for it. Here is how to avoid the charge.

easyJet Baggage Allowance 2027: What You Can Bring and What It’ll Cost

easyJet’s three-tier baggage system: a free 45 x 36 x 20 cm personal item, a paid large cabin bag and hold luggage, with sizes, weights and fees for 2027.

How Does Jet2 Seat Selection Work? Fees, Types and Best Seats

Jet2 seat selection costs from £8, or up to £25 for extra legroom.

When Does Jet2 Check-In Open? Times and Deadlines (2027)

Jet2 online check-in opens 28 days out and shuts six hours before take-off. Desk, Twilight and Cyprus resort check-in times, checked on Jet2.

How strict is Jet2 with hand luggage? The 2027 rules

Jet2 charges £45 for oversized hand luggage at the gate.