R. S. Rolling Carry On Using EasyJet or British Air

I've used mine on BA and Iberia with no issues. Bags that looked bigger were measured on one or two flights, but mine was left alone. I am inclined to say you will be fine with this bag on BA, but that your American sized bag will be too big.

Easy Jet will be your bigger concern. I haven't used them but apparently they are very strict. The bag should fit in their sizers, but I think EJ allows ONE bag. Not a bag and a underseat backpack/purse. One bag total.

You need to rely on what is stated on the EasyJet and BA web sites. Most rolling bags measure the outside of the bag and doesn't include wheels and handle. However, when it comes to fitting into the sizing box, it all counts. Technically your current bag is outside the limits for Delta even though you have not been challenged by Delta doesn't mean that it is acceptable. I have not had any recent experience with BA but last May all bags on the EasyJet flight went into the sizing box. I know you current bag would not have fit. Remember with the discounts airlines, a lot of additional revenue is generated by strict enforcement of luggage regulations. Also, when EasyJet says one cabin bag, they mean ONE bag. Not one bag and a purse or computer bag, or a camera bag - it is one bag. So plan accordingly.

BA has a slightly more liberal carryon size for one bag--it is 56 cm (22") rather than 55 cm. but there is a strict size requirement for your personal item---check the website to be sure. They "tag" the compliant ones and you have to check ones that do not fit.

I will restate what Frank has said about one bag. I use Easyjet a lot and they strictly enforce the one bag rule,it is a bit of a spectator sport in Edinburgh airport looking at the Easyjet queues and seeing the mad panic as folk realise that their handbag /purse /computer bag/ camera bag has to go into their one carryon bag.

The Rick Steves Roll-aboard does not meet most European cabin baggage restrictions of a 20cm depth - it comes in at 9".

It's also too tall and the wheels do count and add to the height.

British Air guidelines are - 56cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 18in x 10in. So the RS bag fits fine in that. EasyJet is 56 x 45 x 25cm as well - but note the ONE BAG only policy on EJ. British Air has the standard one bag + one underseat personal item (purse, etc).

RyanAir is smaller, and probably some other budget airlines as well. It's always best to check with your airline. For the OP specifically, the RS bag is within the guidelines for British Air and Easy Jet. The bag is soft and can be overstuffed so it might not fit. Don't overstuff it!

Easy Jet cabin baggage limits: 56 x 45 x 25 cm or approx 22" x 17.72" x 9.84".
British Air cabin baggage limits: 56 x 45 x 25 cm or approx 22" x 17.72" x 9.84"

Note that the dimensions in American units (in.) are a conversion. I'm sure that if push comes to shove, only the exact measurements in French units (cm) count.

Unless your current bag can be compressed to less than 23 in. high AND less than 11 in. thick, it will not pass if they check it in a sizing box.

I would think the RS measurement would be outside dimensions, but then the capacity shown should be the product of the inside dimensions, and it is exactly the product of the dimensions shown. Nevertheless, except for less than an inch for the thickness, all of the RS measurements are enough smaller that I don't expect the outside dimensions (if different) to exceed the limits. As long as the handle is in its recess, and you don't expand it or stuff the pockets, the RS Rolling Carryon should pass.

Plan to just pay the check in luggage fee wirh Easyjet if you will be travelling with a roll on suitcase and an additional carryon bag. Unless you can fit that carryon into your suitcase you will not be allowed to bring 2 pieces on board. I was carrying a small purse and a tote bag (having checked in my roll on) and I was actually asked to put my purse in the tote bag! Of course it depends in who is working that day but why risk it?

I flew to Europe in May with British Airways and had no problem with my Rick Steves' Rolling Carry-On Bag.

Stefanie, did you have to put your RS Roll-Aboard in the sizing bin or was it just 'eyeball' OK?

My RS bag did not fit in Delta's sizing bin because of the wheels - the problem was not the width, but the height (22") and the depth (9").

We had no problem with my husband's Classic Bag.

To echo what others are saying, just flew Brit air and had no issues at all with the new Rick Stevens wheeled carry on I got earlier this year.

Appreciate all the good info. Many thanks for the help.

"I use Easyjet a lot and they strictly enforce the one bag rule,it is a bit of a spectator sport in Edinburgh airport looking at the Easyjet queues and seeing the mad panic as folk realise that their handbag /purse /computer bag/ camera bag has to go into their one carryon bag."

One point to mention regarding the above statement. Those rules apply to the majority of easyJet customers who buy the least expensive tickets. However, for those willing to upgrade, these are the rules.....

"easyJet Plus, FLEXI fare, Upfront and Extra Legroom customers
One cabin bag as above
Plus ONE additional small under seat bag (For example a handbag or laptop)
Maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20cm which will need to be placed under the seat in front.

I've been paying for Speedy Boarding and other options lately, and have found that it makes the "budget airline experience" so much more pleasant. A good example was a flight I took from Gatwick a few weeks ago. There was a HUGE queue at the normal baggage drop but I was able to walk right to desk at the Speedy Boarding line. It only took about two minutes and I was on my way to security.

Something to consider.....

Thanks, Ken. Might be worth the extra $$