Bag pooling airline hack

A “bag pooling” approach can help travelers avoid excess baggage fees by sharing a group’s checked-luggage allowance, provided the airline offers the option. The article notes it applies to passengers traveling on the same flight reservation, not separate bookings. Many carriers operating UK–Spain routes include weight allowances per bag, often 15kg, 20kg or 23kg, such as Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI. With pooling, the total weight across the group can be redistributed without forcing each bag to match a single limit—as long as individual cases stay under the airline’s maximum. easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 allow pooled redistribution with a 32kg cap per individual bag, while TUI uses a stricter 25kg cap. The guidance advises confirming policies via “Manage my booking” or official FAQs.