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Booking flights advice please

I was going to take the plunge and book our flights this weekend from Manchester to Alicante in July. On skyscanner, Jet2 are coming up cheapest but you only get 10kg hand luggage so would need to add hold luggage. Ryanair work out cheaper if we stick to the 15kg hand luggage. Is it worth booking now or hanging on a little longer? If I was to book this weekend, would it be better to book one way there and one way back (euros)? I'm sorry for all the questions xxx
The £1,000 emergency fund challenge #163 - £536.16/£1000

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  • PeacefulWaters
    PeacefulWaters Posts: 8,495 Forumite
    I wouldn't delay.
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,459 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    If you want good flight times on popular days, then book now.
    Avoid Jet2 and their old aircraft.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • Thank you. It's cheaper to book one way there and one way back with Ryanair because of the euros. Is it ok to do this? xxx
    The £1,000 emergency fund challenge #163 - £536.16/£1000
  • jpsartre
    jpsartre Posts: 4,091 Forumite
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    On skyscanner, Jet2 are coming up cheapest but you only get 10kg hand luggage so would need to add hold luggage. Ryanair work out cheaper if we stick to the 15kg hand luggage.

    It's 10kg with Ryanair as well.
  • callum9999
    callum9999 Posts: 4,436 Forumite
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    Thank you. It's cheaper to book one way there and one way back with Ryanair because of the euros. Is it ok to do this? xxx

    Yes.

    As jpsartre says Ryanair is also 10kg, though even on the off-chance that they weigh your bag, I don't personally find it very difficult smuggling an extra allowance on board. If you really can't restrict yourself to 10kg, wear a coat with full pockets etc.!
  • Oh yeah jpsartre. Where did I get 15kg from? xxx
    The £1,000 emergency fund challenge #163 - £536.16/£1000
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