Well, I cannot say that the airlines are making things easy for us to travel. If only they would get together and establish a consistent set of rules for luggage then I believe whole heartedly that things would roll smoother at ticket counters.

For example, should you be flying Easy Jet on one leg of your travels, then you will not be restricted to any amount of weight for your carry on luggage, as long as it fits in their handy dandy metal framed box. But, if your next flight is with FlyBE, then you are limited to 12kgs, and anything over will cost you £30 additional pounds. Oddly enough, they do not seem to be too mindful of the size of the carry on.

During my flights in Dec, I was tested by Easy Jet three times at different places in the airport. Two times I was told to prove that my bag would fit in the metal box, even though I had proof that I had been checked at the check in counter. Then I was forced to show that I could lift my suitcase above my head in order to put the bag in the overhead, even though I was traveling with my boyfriend who could assist with that task.

Then, on my FlyBE flight I had to remove two shirts and a scarf to bring the bag to the proper size, and wear them till I got passed security. Absurd is the word that comes to mind. After all, it was over by .6, and the weight would still have boarded the plane on my body. Not to mention the fact that I weigh 101 pounds, so should easily be entitled to a bit of leeway for that alone.

So, until they regulate these things better, be sure to check your airlines nonsensical restrictions. Unless, like me, you will pile on layers at the counter to prove a point.