Does easyJet allow a "personal item"?

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Standard hand luggage policy for most airlines allows a "single" carry-on bag of (roughly) 50 x 40 x 20cm, "plus a personal item". The baggage allowance for easyJet however makes no mention of a 'personal item.' Should this be interpreted to mean that a second, smaller bag is prohibited (or not free)? Or is it an oversight?

I'm hoping for the experience of someone who has actually flown with easyJet with "one bag + one personal item".

Now only 1 item is allowed unless you pay. – pork pie Mar 28 '22 at 11:37 — pork pie, Mar 28 '22 at 11:37

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 03 '14 at 18:33

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The answer is no.

Your one ‘cabin bag’ covers a bag, laptop case, brief case, handbag, bumbag, rucksack, carrier bag or wedding dress carrier. Motorcycle helmets are also allowed as/within cabin baggage (providing they follow the relevant size dimensions).

Please note that all these items will be classed as your one cabin bag.

answered Oct 03 '14 at 18:33

mkennedy

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That was my suspicion. Thanks. I guess I'll be getting up at 5am to fly with Ryan Air instead of easyJet at noon :) – Flimzy Oct 03 '14 at 18:46
So, did this change in 2015? – einpoklum Jun 23 '17 at 19:19

score 5 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 16 '20 at 10:18

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The answer is yes. Per the easyJet baggage page:

easyJet Plus, FLEXI fare, Upfront and Extra Legroom customers:

One cabin bag as above Plus ONE additional small under seat bag (For example a handbag or laptop) Maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20cm which will need to be placed under the seat in front.

45x36x20 is one of the largest personal items allowed in the industry.

This change was introduced in 2015.

edited Jun 16 '20 at 10:18

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answered Dec 10 '16 at 23:15

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Please note that this policy appears to be for people who are paying extra to begin with, so if you're a bog-standard economy customer, 1 bag is probably still the limit. – mkennedy Jun 23 '17 at 19:26

score 4 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 03 '14 at 19:59

@mkennedy already quoted easyjet's policy but I can add a bit of personal experience. I fly regularly with them and I have often seen other passengers being asked to fit a laptop bag or a handbag in their carry-on, lest they have to check it in. Sometimes people get away with a small purse or a plastic bag but they really mean one bag in total and seem to be quite strict about it.

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