Will you be jetting off to warmer climes this Summer? Are you ready to escape the British drizzle and winds that seem to go hand in hand with Summer? We know we are! We are already dreaming of our summer holidays, lounging around on a beach sipping cocktails and complaining that we are too hot!
One thing we won’t be complaining about is getting caught out at the check-in desk with over-sized or over weight luggage! There’s nothing worse than arriving at the airport and being slapped with a fine for having packed a few too many pairs of sandals!
To make sure you’re not caught out make sure you double check your baggage allowance with your airline and don’t forget to measure as well as weigh your suitcases. We would definitely recommend you grab yourself some Portable Luggage Scales. This handy gadget not only allows you to weigh up to 35kg it also features a handy retractable measuring tape so you can double check the dimensions of your case.
It’s also a great idea to pack your Portable Luggage Scales, it’s very rare to go on holiday and not bring back bags of souvenirs. Make sure you weigh your case for your return journey and don’t just rely on chance that the snow globe, bucket and spade, t shirts and mugs you bought won’t tip your luggage over the scales.
For your reference we’ve included a handy baggage allowance chart for some of the most popular airlines.*
| Airline | Checked Baggage | Hand Baggage |
| British Airways | 23kg | 23kg |
| Easyjet | 20kg | 5kg |
| First Choice | 15kg | 10kg |
| Flybe | 20kg | 10kg |
| Jet 2 | 22kg | 10kg |
| Monarch | 20kg | 10kg |
| Thomas Cook Airlines | 20kg | 5kg |
| Thomson | 15kg | 5kg |
*Please do double check your baggage allowance with your airline before travelling as these are subject to change.