Originally Posted by farci

It's notable that when the UK recently relaxed the 'one-bag' hand baggage rule that EasyJet and Ryanair declared that they would keep it.

Not surprising - a significant percentage of their revenues comes from hold baggage charges. Although EasyJet is more generous than Ryanair in its allowance you must observe the rules scrupulously or be prepared to pay mega-$$$ in excess charges