Airlines

How Do Airlines Measure Baggage and When Do They Charge Fees?

A complete guide to how airlines measure baggage and when they charge for it: the difference between a personal item, cabin bag and checked baggage, how dimensions and weight are checked (sizers, scales, gate checks), the limits of the biggest carriers from Ryanair to Emirates, exactly when fees are charged, how to save money, your rights when baggage is lost, damaged or delayed, and where baggage rules are heading next.