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EasyJet to charge for all checked-in bags
EasyJet is to follow other budget airlines by imposing a charge for checking in all bags.
The airline will charge £2 for luggage checked in online in advance or £5 at the airport.
This replaces a previous policy where the first hold bag was free but subsequent bags were charged at £5 per item.
The new policy came into force on Friday for bookings taken for travel after October 1.
The £2 per bag charge will be for up to the maximum total hold baggage weight per passenger of 20kg, a level which is unchanged.
The new hold baggage arrangement allows passengers to carry-on a bag policy up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm with no weight restriction.
Explaining the new policy, an airline statement said: “Fewer checked-in bags can help to improve the operational performance of airports and to attribute the appropriate cost to those passengers who require the service of checked-in baggage.
“Fewer bags will also play a part in reducing the environmental impact of aviation and in the long-term could lead to airports needing simpler and cheaper baggage facilities.”
Chief executive Andy Harrison said: “It’s about getting people to pack smarter, travel lighter and travel cheaper.”
by Phil Davies
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