When travelling with Vueling, it’s important to understand Vueling cabin baggage rules.
Cabin baggage is the luggage you can bring on the plane instead of checking it in. Vueling, like many budget airlines, offers two types of cabin baggage. With the cheapest ticket, you get a small cabin bag for free. This post will explain Vueling’s cabin baggage policies, covering size limits and allowed items, to make your travel smoother.
Understanding Vueling carry on baggage allowance will prevent extra fees and surprises at the airport.
Vueling Cabin Baggage Explained
When flying with Vueling, it’s good to know how Vueling baggage rules work.
Low-cost airlines like Vueling usually charge extra for both cabin bags and checked bags. If you buy the cheapest ticket, it usually only includes a small cabin bag. To bring a full-sized cabin bag or check in a bag, you’ll need to pay more.
Vueling offers three different types of ticket fares, which determine what baggage you can take. There are also two types of cabin bags you can bring on board.
Understanding these options will help you avoid extra fees.
Vueling Underseat Cabin Bag (Small Cabin Baggage)
If you choose the “Fly Light” fare with Vueling, you are allowed one small cabin bag, also known as an underseat cabin bag.
The bag needs to fit the size limit of 40x30x20 cm. It’s small to fit under the seat in front of you for easy access during your flight, without occupying space in the overhead bin.
While you can only bring this small bag for free, you have options if you want to carry more. You can purchase an additional piece of cabin baggage, giving you one bag for the overhead locker too.
Alternatively, you can choose the Vueling “Fly” fare, with which you can also bring an additional piece of cabin luggage with you.
Vueling Large Cabin Baggage (Can Be Placed in the Overhead Compartment)
To bring a bigger cabin bag on your Vueling flight, opt for the Vueling “Fly” fare.
This cabin bag is usually full-size, measuring up to 55x40x20 cm and weighing a maximum of 10 kg.
You can also buy a large cabin bag when booking or during online check-in. Purchasing larger cabin bag at the airport or gate costs more.
Keep in mind that with the Vueling “Fly” fare you can bring two cabin bags – a small, underseat cabin bag and a full-size (large) cabin bag. Both bags are included in the fare. If you only need one cabin bag, you can opt for a checked bag instead of the larger cabin bag for a small fee.
On the “Fly Grande” fare, you can bring a small cabin bag, a large cabin bag, and even checked baggage. All 3 types of bags are included in the fare.
Vueling Cabin Bag Weight
For a large cabin bag intended for the overhead compartment, the weight limit is 10 kg. When it comes to small, underseat cabin bags, while there are no specific weight restrictions, due to size constraints, the weight limit is likely similar to that of the larger cabin bag.
Make sure to check your bags before your flight to stay within the weight limits. This will make your travel smoother and help avoid extra fees for oversized bags.
What Happens If Vueling Cabin Baggage Exceeds the Size Limit?
If your Vueling cabin baggage exceeds the allowed size or weight limits, you may face extra costs.
For an underseat cabin bag, the maximum size is 40x30x20 cm. If your underseat bag exceeds the required dimension and size at the boarding gate, it will be checked in for a fee.
For larger cabin baggage intended for the overhead compartment, the size limit is 55x40x20 cm, and if this bag exceeds the limit, it will be checked in for a fee. More info on Vueling’s website.
Additionally, any luggage that hasn’t been pre-booked may also be subjected to these check-in fees.
Remember, it’s essential to keep both the size and weight within the limits to avoid these unexpected charges and to ensure a smoother travel experience.
Read more: Vueling Checked Baggage: What You Should Know Before You Fly
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