EasyJet large cabin bag

Nanny27

There have been cases (excuse the pun) of passengers ask8ng other passengers to lift their bags in order to get finger prints on to the bag. When searched at customs they are found to be carrying drugs and the passenger who helped has one hell of a job explaining that it's not his (her) bag. For this reason it is advised never to handle another passenger's luggage.

First of all, fingerprints arnt taken if drugs are suspected.
They are taken if they suspect an immigration irregularity.
But let’s suppose that they were taken?
Unless the person who helped had their prints on file the customs officer would have nothing to match to.
It’s the same rubbish as the mad axe woman in the back of your car.

NannyC1
Of course another passenger isn’t responsible for my baggage - my OH normally does it, but if anyone was struggling he’d help them as would most other passengers.

"vegansrock*
I haven’t had any problems with the large cabin bag on EasyJet. Get a younger passenger or the staff to put it in locker. I got my bag from TKMaxx ( take a tape measure with you to double check) .
Erm why should a younger passenger be responsible for your baggage! If you can't lift it,don't take it!

Retired cabin crew here. If someone particularly frail or with mobility issues needs help with putting cabin baggage in the lockers, majority of crew will help them stow it - not take the whole bag themselves, but assist with placing it. If a bag is more than about 8-10kgs, it would usually be tagged up, taken off and put in the hold. If the holds are already closed up, then it will follow on the next flight. Airlines now include as part of their general training, specific training on how to lift bags safely but if, when testing the bag for weight, it feels too heavy for the cc member to lift, or help lift, it’ll be put in the hold. If this happens to you, remember to obtain the “limited release” tag from the cabin crew as it has the matching bar code on it (in case it doesn’t make that flight and ends up in Timbuktu….)

Putting the proverbial cat amongst the pigeons when travelling business the cabin crew are more than willing to stow any bags in overhead lockers.

On some carriers in first they would be affronted if you done it yourself.

Managing people putting bags into the lockers is one thing. It’s not their job to lift up the bags. A few years of doing that day in-day out and their backs would be wrecked!

Staff will not lift your bag. Rightly so.

Every airline has clear instructions online about the size of cabin bag they accept. It’s not confusing.

Haha Barbadosbelle. This was originally an article in a national newspaper but has since been taken up by travel journalists. A woman asked a fellow passenger to lift down her bag for her and carry it off the plane. It was then found to be carrying drugs and the woman was interrogated at the custom point

Goodness, Nanny27

Where on earth do you go for your holidays??!!
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There have been cases (excuse the pun) of passengers ask8ng other passengers to lift their bags in order to get finger prints on to the bag. When searched at customs they are found to be carrying drugs and the passenger who helped has one hell of a job explaining that it's not his (her) bag. For this reason it is advised never to handle another passenger's luggage.

I've seen a lot of travellers recently this year with what could be the correct size but they have packed them so full, sides sticking out that when challenged and made to place in the gauge they have a real problem. Taken aside by staff, no idea what happened. Gave up taking cabin baggage when I couldn't lift it into locker on my own.

I just travel with hand luggage that goes under the seat and wash as I go but then I don’t ‘dress up’, just have a couple of changes of clothes and more underwear. When the plane has closed its doors, I put my bag in the overhead locker to be more comfortable, if there is place.

The company cabin max make bags to fit exactly according to airline measurements. I have been very pleased with my easyJet underseat one. It slots exactly in to the measurement space at the boarding gate which is very satisfying! 😁

Look up the foldie. It’s a travel bag that folds up to nothing when you aren’t using it . I had some American visitors come to our local conference centre. It is permitted use as cabin luggage as it can go under an airline seat . Don’t be fooled by it though. You can get a lot in it for a few days away. It does also expand.
I purchased one and was pleasantly surprised.
Believe that they may still be on special offer ?.

We're frequent flyers with Easyjet but I check the dimensions every time just to be sure. We book with extra luggage allowance as we go carry on only to avoid waits at the carousels.
Veganrocks -it's not the job of cabin staff to lift your luggage anywhere- including into the overhead bins. They could suffer serious injuries and it's "their fault" as the airline tells them it's not expected. If a friendly passenger helps you're lucky but as Easyjet say on their website "we do ask that you are able to lift and carry it yourself". A lady asked me to get her bag down recently and I politely declined. I've had a (now healed) shoulder impingement and I don't want another. You don't know how heavy a bag is until you've lifted it - not worth the risk.

We’ve had to book Ryan Air flights for next April as our DS is getting married in Spain and I was shocked at the charge for checked bag. We never normally use ryan air or easy jet and the last time we did they never charged for luggage.

I always put my case in the hold, as I dislike dragging luggage around the airport, and just have a small under the seat bag.

We always travel with just hand luggage - most of the airlines' terms and conditions do state that you should be able to lift your bag into the overhead locker yourself, but if you are struggling, there's usually someone who will help.

The sizing of large cabin bags stresses me out , I’d rather pay for a hold bag . Plus it’s easier to wander around the airport with just a small under seat bag. Large cabin bags clutter up the shops and restaurants.

JackyB my friend was cabin crew for years and has a shoulder injury due to putting bags in the overhead lockers. Yes they did it if you look like you need help but it’s not their job .

Cabin crew are not supposed to handle your suitcase for you. They may do it out of kindness if you look old, frail, disabled.

Here is the explanation:

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Doodledog

I love ROKA bags. They are made from recycled materials and have lots of pockets. They do most in three sizes, and the small are suitable for carry-on luggage. They have a sale on their website just now. You get an extra 10% off your first order and if you get an essential worker (which includes police, fire, medics as well as teaching and academic staff) to get it for you there is 15% off any order.

They come in a wide range of colours and styles. I have two of the Gatwick ones - one small and one large. Dimensions are given, but they state which are suitable for cabin luggage.

Thanks for this- it seems a back pack may be the way to go!

Will look stockists up as I would like to try one before buying...

I don't think its a cheek to ask staff to help. Its actually their job to sort out the overhead lockers. Actually my OH usually does it as Ive got a shoulder injury, but quite often a member of cabin crew or another passenger offers.

I love ROKA bags. They are made from recycled materials and have lots of pockets. They do most in three sizes, and the small are suitable for carry-on luggage. They have a sale on their website just now. You get an extra 10% off your first order and if you get an essential worker (which includes police, fire, medics as well as teaching and academic staff) to get it for you there is 15% off any order.

They come in a wide range of colours and styles. I have two of the Gatwick ones - one small and one large. Dimensions are given, but they state which are suitable for cabin luggage.