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Frequently asked questions
- What's the largest cabin bag size UK airlines allow?
- It varies by airline — Ryanair's free personal item is 40x20x25cm, while its paid cabin bag and most other UK carriers allow around 55x40x20cm. Always check your specific airline before buying, as sizes are not standardised across the industry.
- Is a hard shell or soft shell suitcase better?
- Hard shell cases resist crushing and are easier to wipe clean, but soft shell cases flex to fit into tighter overhead lockers and often have more external pockets. For checked luggage, hard shell tends to protect contents better; for cabin bags, soft shell is often more forgiving of strict sizing.
- Do I need a TSA lock if I'm not flying to the US?
- TSA locks are useful even outside the US — they let security agencies in many countries open your case without breaking the lock, and having any working lock deters casual theft.