Standard hand luggage policy for most airlines allows a "single" carry-on bag of (roughly) 50 x 40 x 20cm, "plus a personal item". The baggage allowance for easyJet however makes no mention of a 'personal item.' Should this be interpreted to mean that a second, smaller bag is prohibited (or not free)? Or is it an oversight?
I'm hoping for the experience of someone who has actually flown with easyJet with "one bag + one personal item".
The answer is no.
Your one ‘cabin bag’ covers a bag, laptop case, brief case, handbag, bumbag, rucksack, carrier bag or wedding dress carrier. Motorcycle helmets are also allowed as/within cabin baggage (providing they follow the relevant size dimensions).
Please note that all these items will be classed as your one cabin bag.
The answer is yes. Per the easyJet baggage page:
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.
45x36x20 is one of the largest personal items allowed in the industry.
This change was introduced in 2015.
@mkennedy already quoted easyjet's policy but I can add a bit of personal experience. I fly regularly with them and I have often seen other passengers being asked to fit a laptop bag or a handbag in their carry-on, lest they have to check it in. Sometimes people get away with a small purse or a plastic bag but they really mean one bag in total and seem to be quite strict about it.
