Whether escaping the UK for desperately-needed winter sun, counting down to an Easter spring fling or fantasising about the long-awaited summer getaway, the pre-holiday period is an exciting time.

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Frustratingly, different airlines have different policies regarding hand luggage sizes – Ryanair’s free allowance is 40 x 20 ...