New hand luggage rules

We have rounded up the hand luggage rules you need to know. This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Holidays are back - and alongside all the excitement, that brings with it trying to navigate airline hand luggage rules and allowances.

Popular airlines such as TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways each have their own policies around what you can bring onboard flights for free, whether that is one small bag or two.

Get it wrong, and it could prove costly, especially if you end up paying check-in fees at the airport, or have to pay to put your bag in the hold.

To give you a helping hand we have put together a guide to various airlines' hand luggage rules.

We have looked at general rules for hand luggage in economy - so if you have opted for premium or business class tickets, the rules may be a little different. We have also listed the airlines in alphabetical order to make life a little easier.

British Airways

What you can bring for free: One personal bag such as a laptop bag or handbag measuring max 40x30x15cm including handles, pockets and wheels.

An additional cabin bag weighing no more than 23kg and measuring no more than 56x45x25cm.

This includes the airline's hand luggage only fares. It is worth noting that while your handbag/laptop size bag is guaranteed to travel with you in the cabin, on busier flights you may need to check in the additional larger bag.

If you want more luggage: Any extra bags will need to be checked-in and will count towards your checked luggage allowance. Some British Airways fares include this as part of the booking, but if you exceed your allowance because you are adding extra hand luggage, then you may be charged.

You can find out more on the British Airways website.

easyJet

One small bag measuring max 45x36x20cm including handles and wheels. The bag must fit under the seat in front of you.

If you want more luggage: If you want to bring a second bag on board, you will need to pay extra. Only those in extra Legroom or Up Front seats can bring a second bag to put in the overhead locker.

You can also pay £7 (US$8,47) each way for the 'Hands Free' option which lets you check a larger cabin bag into the hold at Bag Drop. You can find out more on the easyJet website.

Jet2

One small personal item - such as a laptop size bag or handbag - that can be placed underneath the seat in front of you

A larger bag weighing no more than 10kg and measuring no more than 56x45x25cm including the wheels and handles.

If your larger bag weighs more than 10kg or is larger than the maximum measurements, you will be asked to check in and you will need to pay a fee.

If you want more luggage: This will need to be checked in and will count towards your checked bags allowance.

You can find out more on the Jet2 website.

Ryanair

What you can bring for free: One small personal bag such as a handbag, backpack or laptop bag, measuring no more than 40x20x25cm.

If you want more luggage: If you want to bring a second bag, you can pay to add 'Priority & 2 Cabin bags' to your booking. This allows you to bring your small personal bag, as well as a 10kg wheelie bag measuring no more than 55x40x20cm. Alternatively you can also pay to add a 10kg check-in bag option to your booking. — Mirror.co.uk.