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If you’ve ever booked an easyJet flight thinking “£5.99 for a cabin bag? Bargain.”…only to get to checkout and suddenly it’s £23.99, welcome aboard. Turns out it’s not just you being dramatic. The UK’s advertising watchdog has officially BANNED an easyJet advert for being misleading about cabin bag prices. Yes. Really. The issue? That familiar little line saying you can add a large cabin bag “from £5.99”. Naughty easyJet. So… how much ARE bags really? The Advertising St

If you’re planning a ski trip this winter, you’re probably thinking about more than just snow conditions. Flights, baggage rules, transfers, airport delays, and whether the whole thing is actually worth the cost all come into play long before you clip into your skis. The good news? Skiing in Europe doesn’t have to mean Alpine prices. A new easyJet Cheap Ski Index highlights the best-value ski resorts in Europe for 2026 ranking destinations by the real costs travellers fac

Most travellers have a horror story about cramped seats, sore knees and a flight that felt twice as long as it should have. But which airline is actually the worst for legroom and which one quietly offers more space than you’d expect? A recent comparison by Which? reveals how much room you really get in economy class on popular UK and European airlines and the results may surprise YOU!

Welcome aboard this week’s Plane News Weekly, your Sunday fix of UK airline updates, aviation news, loyalty deals, and travel hacks. It’s been a rough week for airline operations in the Netherlands. I live around 30 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol, and severe winter weather caught the airport off guard, triggering widespread disruption at one of Europe’s busiest hubs. It’s a clear reminder of how quickly performance issues at a major airport can ripple across the wider netw

Flying with easyJet in 2026? Knowing exactly what baggage you’re allowed, and how strictly it’s enforced, can save you stress and surprise fees at the gate. easyJet’s baggage rules are simple on paper, but they are actively enforced, especially at busy airports like London Gatwick. This guide explains: easyJet cabin bag size hand luggage rules paid cabin bags hold luggage options easyJet Holidays baggage allowances…and what actually happens if your bag doesn’t fit.

Right now, American Express Gold cardholders can get a massive £125 statement credit when they purchase an annual easyJet Plus membership. That turns a £249 membership into a real-world cost of just £124. That’s not a cheap-flight hack. That’s a premium flying upgrade at economy airline pricing.

From One Orange Plane to Europe’s Favourite Low-Cost Airline Thirty years ago today 10 November 1995 a single orange Boeing 737 took off from London Luton to Glasgow, and the world of air travel was never quite the same again. That first flight, captained by Fred Rivett, launched a revolution. easyJet made it possible for millions to “fly to Scotland for the price of a pair of jeans” just £29 one-way, a cheeky slogan that would go on to define an entire generation of trave

The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025 have revealed the world’s best airlines, and I’ll be honest a few of the results nearly made me spit out my Pret latte at Heathrow T5. More than 900,000 readers voted for their favourite airlines this year, split into short-haul and long-haul categories. Some results were predictable, others genuinely eyebrow-raising. It’s been a record year for UK travellers too, 95 million trips abroad last year, according to The Times’ Cathy

Flying easyJet Soon? Avoid Packing These 3 Items in Your Hand Luggage

If you’re flying with easyJet, whether it's a quick city break or a week-long holiday, understanding easyJet cabin bag sizerules can save you from unexpected fees and stress at the gate. This guide covers everything from small cabin bags to large cabin bags, baggage weight limits, and how strict easyJet really is when it comes to enforcing these policies.

If you’re anything like me, the idea of battling crowds at Heathrow or Gatwick makes you break out in a sweat. But here’s the good news: London Southend Airport (SEN) is stepping up in a big way and with easyJet’s new base now officially open, it’s becoming one of the most convenient and underrated ways to jet off from the capital. Let’s dive into why this lesser-known airport is suddenly a hot topic, what routes are now available, and why it might be your next go-to airport

EasyJet has revealed an exciting lineup of 26 new routes for summer 2025, offering travellers even more options for their next getaway.