easyJet Cabin Bag Rules: The Key Changes in 2026

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easyJet Baggage — What Changed in 2026

easyJet's baggage policy has remained broadly stable, but the airline has stepped up enforcement at several airports. Here is the current picture.

Standard fare — what you get

All passengers can bring one small under-seat bag (45×36×20cm, max 15kg) free. That is it. A larger cabin bag requires purchasing HANDS FREE (easyJet's overhead bin inclusion) or FLEXI fare.

HANDS FREE — now sold separately more consistently

Previously, HANDS FREE (large cabin bag + overhead bin access) was often bundled into bundles at checkout. easyJet has now separated it more cleanly. You can add it at booking for £5.99–£12.99 per sector depending on route. This includes one cabin bag up to 56×45×25cm.

Enforcement tightened at Gatwick, AMS, and CDG

Gate agents at London Gatwick, Amsterdam, and Paris Paris CDG have been enforcing the under-seat bag size more strictly since March 2026. Several travellers have reported being asked to check bags that were previously waved through.

Checked bags — prices up modestly

15kg and 23kg hold bags have increased by approximately £3–5 per sector versus 2025 prices. Pre-booking is still much cheaper than airport purchase.

FLEXI fares still best value if you always travel with cabin bag

If you routinely fly with a full-size cabin bag, FLEXI often comes in cheaper than Standard + HANDS FREE once you factor in the fare flexibility and faster boarding. Worth comparing at checkout.

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