The new year may have only just started, but it’s never too early to start planning your holiday for this year.
Many will be taking advantage of the February half-term break to jet off for a well-deserved rest, while others may be looking ahead to Easter or the summer holidays to head abroad.
If you’re thinking of going overseas for your holiday then luckily there are a good choice of budget-friendly airlines to choose from, so flight costs don’t have to break the bank.
easyJet is one of the UK’s most popular low-cost airlines, offering flights to more than 120 destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East from bases at 10 UK airports.
The airline says its mission is to make travel “easy and affordable” for customers, without stinging passengers with hidden fees. As such, the airline has set out every extra charge that customers can face when booking a flight, so there are no nasty surprises when it comes to paying.
So if you’re travelling abroad with easyJet this year, or planning to book a holiday with the airline, these are all the extra charges you should be aware of before booking.
Bags
Passenger fares include one small cabin bag free of charge which can weigh up to 15kg, but the airline asks that you’re able to lift and carry it yourself. Other fees vary depending on the route selected, flight and time of booking.
- Small cabin bag (max. 45 x 36 x 20 cm) – Online Free, Airport Free
- Large cabin bag (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm) – Online from £5.99
- Hold luggage – up to 15kg (minimum charges per item, per flight) – Online from £6.99
- Hold luggage – up to 23kg (minimum charges per item, per flight) – Online from £9.49, Airport £50 at bag drop desk
- Airport bag fee – Airport £48. This applies to any non-purchased bag (per item) brought to the departure gate that is over a customer’s small cabin bag allowance which is a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm or any bags outside of standard entitlements. The bag will be placed in the hold.
- Additional weight for pre-booked hold luggage up to a maximum of 32kg (per item, per flight) – Up to £15 per 3kg
- Excess weight fee (per kilo, per item, per flight) – Airport £12
- Small sports equipment (per item, per flight) – Online £42, Airport £52
- Large sports equipment (per item, per flight) Online £50, Airport £60
Changes and Cancellations
When you book with easyJet, tickets are non-refundable (except set out in the terms and conditions) but it is possible to amend your booking.
- Change Fees (Cancellations, within 24hrs of booking) – Online £49, Airport £55
- Change Fees (Name change, per passenger, per flight) – Online £60, Airport £65
- Flight Changes (more than 60 days before departure, per passenger, per flight) – Online £30, Airport £35
- Flight Changes (60 days or less prior to departure, per passenger, per flight) – Online £49, Airport £54
- Spelling mistake and title changes – Free
- Rescue fee (per passenger) – Airport £110. If you miss your flight but arrive at the airport no later than two hours after its scheduled departure time, you can transfer to the next available flight by paying the “Rescue fee”.
