Finding a cheap flight out of the UK is not too hard to come by, but the cost of a ticket no longer covers luggage. So, shoppers are snapping up a backpack to use as a free under-the-seat bag on Ryanair, easyJet and WizzAir.
Airlines now charge passengers up to £15 each way to check a suitcase into the hold, and anything from £6 to £36 for a cabin suitcase. So it's no surprise that finding a small bag to slot under the seat in front of you has become a popular go-to for travellers.
That's exactly what shoppers are doing with the , the high-end travel bag that can fit multiple outfits in for a city break, has a sleeve for a laptop or tablet and means passengers can ditch the fees.
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The bag is a popular seller from the brand and comes in a variety of different colours but its storage is what sets it apart from other options from the brand - like the sleek Chelsea backpack. There's a rope design on the front which can store shoes in and a laptop sleeve which will fit any device up to 16.5inches.
"I’ve used it on several trips and it’s been perfect", said one shopper who raved about for flying. As they said: "It's big enough to fit all I need in and more, but small enough to meet carry-on bag requirements on flights.
"I’ve used lots of different bags for travel and this is my favourite one so far. While another traveller said: " A very comfortable backpack, also together with a packing cubes from Antler I loaded even more stuff.
"I used it already for a low-cost flight (Wizzair) and it fits easily under the seat even if it’s fully packed." Shoppers have also raved the quality of the bag and the number of compartments it has which is said to be handy for organising chargers and important documents.
Some may say the , however, is a downside to the product especially if you're comparing it with alternatives available at the likes of and Amazon - like this. Antler has become a popular designer in the travel space and some would say its prices are on the level of quality to Samsonite.
"Bag material is good quality, but I've found the two zips on the front for smaller items, like your sunglasses case or passport, gets stuck easily, with the zips teeth not very forgiving", one shopper said.
It comes as Ryanair confirms a new rule on electronic-only boarding passes that's set to be rolled out this coming May 2025 passengers will no longer be able to use printed tickets at the gates. It has caused concern among some passengers, as not adhering to the change will come with a €66 fee each way.
CEO of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, said: "Our goal is to eliminate check-in desks at the airport, just like we've done with luggage counters. Everything will be managed through the app, making the process fully digital and eliminating paper entirely."
