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Durable suit-case

Hi,


Please can someone recommend a good quality suit-case that fits the maximum requirements of RyanAir and EasyJet flights?


Main criteria:


1. Durable - I travel weekly on trains or flights
2. Size - meet the EasyJet/RyanAir/BA/KLM threshold to maximise, but not exceed capacity
3. Cost-effective, but without compromising 1. or 2.






Thanks,


Rob.

Comments

  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,459 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    If you are likely to pay a lot consider the smaller size 55 x 35 x 20 cm (or 21.5” x 13.5” x 7.5" inches, which could be introduced in the not too distant future.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • Get an IT cabin bag. They come in various sizes depending on the style. They weigh very little empty. We've got about 4 of them. The original one is quite old. It's been to KSA, the US, umpteen to Europe, it's been on trains to London every week for weeks. It's been checked in on a few flights as well as being abused by our son on stag weekends. It cost about £25 and we've had more than our monies worth out of it. They're not quite as cheap as that now, but I wouldn't buy any other type of cabin bag.

    Ryanair and KLM are both different sizes and both are smaller than BA and Easyjet, which allow the same size.
  • I'd second an IT bag - so many different designs and ranges. I got a four wheeled hard case one recently which seems to be doing well so far (but only had about 3 months so can't comment long term). I would advise you are careful on size though, I thought it met all cabin restrictions, as generally fly easyjet and BA when flying Europe, however recently booked a Ryanair flight and realised it is 2cm too big on one length! All fine as realised before we've gone so will take alternative bag - but if you fly Ryanair a lot be aware their sizes are smaller.
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