Airline Baggage
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All airlines have different rules on what baggage is included in base pricing and what can be taken onboard. Below is an outline of the baggage guidance for airlines we use most frequently for our school trips.
Easyjet
Cabin Bags
Everyone can bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free.
- It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles or wheels) and needs to fit under the seat in front of you.
- Your bag can weigh up to 15kg, but we do ask that you’re able to lift and carry it yourself.
*Easyjet give an option to add a larger cabin bag to bookings, however these are severely limited and often cost the same or more than hold baggage, as such not suitable for group bookings.
Hold Luggage
For most trips, we recommend groups add on hold luggage.
- We include a price to add hold luggage to your trip, on your quote.
- We usually tell you the price for a 15kg bag, which is big enough for almost all trips.
- Please note the price quoted is subject to change by the airline, until they are booked.
- Hold bags are determined by weight, not size.
You can see full guidance on the Easyjet website, here.
Ryanair
Cabin Bags
Everyone can bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free.
- It can be a maximum size of 40 x 25 x 20 cm (including any handles or wheels) and needs to fit under the seat in front of you.
Hold Luggage
For most trips, we recommend groups add on hold luggage.
- We include a price to add hold luggage to your trip, on your quote.
- We usually tell you the price for a 10kg bag, which is big enough for almost all trips.
- Please note the price quoted is subject to change by the airline, until they are booked.
- Hold bags are determined by weight, not size.
You can see full guidance on the Ryanair website, here.
Long Haul
For long-haul trips, including the USA, you will almost always have a checked-in hold bag included in your price. Each airline is different on the size and weight limits, and your Operations Coordinator will be able to advise accordingly. Please check your quotation prior to booking to ensure you are happy with the baggage inclusions, and enquire with your Educational Tour Coordinator if you are unsure.
Other Airlines
For all other airlines, the inclusions will often be listed on your quotation. if you are unsure what is included, please enquire with your Educational Tour Coordinator.
| Section | Benefits | Cover Limits | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cancellation or curtailment charges Aggregate limit Excursions | £2,000 £50,000 £250 | £50 (£20 loss of deposit) |
| 2 | Emergency medical & other expenses Emergency dental treatmentReplacement group leader | £5,000,000 £250 £5,000 | £50 |
| 3 | Personal accident 1. i. Death benefit (aged under 16) Death benefit (aged 16 to 64) ii. Loss of limbs or sight (aged under 16) Loss of limbs or sight (aged 16 to 64) iii. Permanent total disablement (aged under 16) Permanent total disablement (aged 16 to 64) 2. Death benefit (aged under 16) Death benefit (aged 16 to 64) | £2,500 £5,000 £12,000 £24,000 £15,000 £30,000 £2,500 £5,000 | £0 |
| 4 | Baggage (Including valuables) a) Single article, pair or set limit b) Valuables limit in total Group Equipment | £800 £200 £300 £750 | £50 |
| 5 | Group money, passport & documents 1. a) Currency, notes and coins b) Other group money and documents 2. Passport or visa | £500 £500 £200 | £50 |
| 6 | Personal Liability | £2,000,000 | £100 |
| Section | Benefits | Cover Limits | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1. Delayed Departure 2. Cancellation of trip (after 12 hrs) | £20 per 12 hrs up to £100 £2,000 | £0 £50 |
| 9 | Missed departure | £500 | £50 |
| 10 | Hospital benefit | £15 per day up to £300 | £0 |