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With the January sales in full swing, now could be the perfect time to snap up a suitcase in preparation for your 2024 travel plans.
With up to 60% off carry-ons and cabin cases, finding the right size cabin luggage to maximise your packing space could be easier than ever. From the super strict dimensions of the Ryanair free baggage allowance to the comparatively capacious Jet2 large cabin cases, brands like Samsonite, Antler, American Tourister and more have high-quality cases on offer in a range of colours and designs.
To help you save money without compromising on those all-important extra inches, we've rounded up some of the best airline-friendly luggage your money can buy.
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Airlines size their bag restrictions to enable the luggage to fit sideways in the overhead compartments. Different airlines have different-sized overhead lockers, meaning that the size of the case or bag they can comfortably fit will vary.
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Here in the UK, Ryanair has the smallest free bag size restrictions, while Jet2 and British Airways are much larger by comparison. Most airlines will let you "buy" more packing power with larger carry-ons included with more expensive ticket prices.
While taking advantage of the great deals on summer holidays in the January travel sales, pick up one of these cut-price suitcases to have you holiday ready in no time.
British Airways
The flag carrier allows each passenger to bring one cabin bag measuring no more than 56 x 40 x 23cm and one personal item measuring no more than 40 x 30 x 15cm with them on the flight. Passengers must also be able to lift them into the overhead lockers.
Stay stylish for less with these great deals on cabin luggage that is just the right size for British Airways passengers.
Save £50 on the stylish Antler Clifton case (Antler)- Antler Prestwick cabin case - was £170, now £102
Samsonite Lite-Cube carry on case - was £520, now £342
- Antler Clifton cabin case - was £170, now £119
- Samsonite Quadrix cabin case - was £220, now £119
- American Tourister Linex was £129, now £90.30
Tui
Save over £60 on the prestigious Samsonite S'Cure suitcase (Samsonite)The holiday company allows one piece of hand luggage measuring no more than 55 x 40 x 20cm. It must weigh no more than 10kg and be able to be lifted into the overhead locker. This rule remains the same whether you are travelling on a package holiday or a flight-only basis.
As a pretty standard size allowance for a larger piece of hand luggage, most cabin cases and bags will fit the bill.
Antler Brixham cabin case - was £170, now £119
- Samsonite S'Cure cabin case - was £225, now £163.24
- American Tourister Soundbox - was £145, now £117.28
- Kono Cabin carry-on suitcase - was £58.99, was £49.99
John Lewis Atlanta cabin case - was £99, now £79.20
EasyJet
The half-price Lincoln case meets the easyJet large bag restrictions (Antler)The budget airline allows each passenger to bring one cabin bag measuring no more than 45 x 36 x 25cm and weighing no more than 15kg on board with them for free.
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These dimensions are a little smaller than some of the other major British airlines, so if don't want to be stung with extra luggage fees, be sure to check your sizes carefully before you reach the airport.
Some of the best easyJet-sized suitcases we've found in the January sales include:
- TRIPP Ultra Lite Black Underseat Cabin Suitcase - was £99, now £39.50
Aerolite easyJet Maximum Size Hard Shell Carry On - was £59.99, now £44.99
CUQOO lightweight hard cabin case - was £29, now £27
LUGG Jetset cabin case - was £34, NOW £29
Aerolite MiniMax- was £39.99, now £23.99
EasyJet passengers can also book an additional large cabin bag measuring no more than 56 x 45 x 25cm for an additional cost, as can passengers who have booked a FLEXI fare ticket.
If you are happy to pay a little more for those extra inches, these five cases offer great value for money in the sales:
- Samsonite Base Boost cabin case - was £155, now £99.95
- Antler Lincoln cabin case - was £160, now £96
- Samsonite C'Lite Spinner Expandable - was £389, now £311
- American Tourister Summer Square - was £169, now £57.95
- Samsonite Lite-Shock cabin case - was £369, now £260
Ryanair
Save £60 on the Antler daypack that is compact enough to keep Ryanair happy (Antler)Ryanair has the smallest and strictest size restrictions, with all ticket holders entitled to bring one small bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm onboard. The bag must be able to fit neatly into the sizer at the airport and must not weigh any more than 10kg.
Priority boarding passengers can bring a little more, with a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg included in the slightly more expensive ticket price.
One Ryanair-size cabin bag went viral on TikTok with its compact dimensions and surprisingly spacious interior. Costing just £9.99, the little Narwey bag made a big dent on social media and I even tried one to see what the fuss was all about. You can read my thoughts on it here.
Other compact bags that will meet the under seat measurements on Ryanair include:
- Ryanair Underseat Carry On - was £35.95, now £22
- Tripp Full Circle II Grape Flight Bag - was £40, now £15
- Aerolite MiniMax Ryanair bag - was £44.99, now £22.75
- Antler Chelsea Daypack - was £100, now £40
Jet2
Save £80 on the upscale Delsey cabin case (Delsey)Jet2 allows one piece of hand luggage per passenger free of charge, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg and is no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
Offering one of the most generous cabin bag allowances in the UK, Jet2 passengers can save money on hold luggage with these super-sized cabin cases
- Delsey Turenne 4 Wheel Cabin Suitcase - was £279, now £195.30
- Antler Brixham cabin case - was £170, now £119
- American Tourister Summer Square cabin case - was £169, now £57.95
- Samsonite Airea cabin case- was £195, now £148.32
- Antler Saturn cabin case - was £170, now £119
Can't see the case you want? Ahead of the high season, retailers such as John Lewis, Argos, Marks and Spencer and Next are making the most of the January sales by dropping prices on cabin cases, carry-ons, luggage sets and more.