Do pillows fly free on airplanes?

While some airlines allow you to bring a pillow on the plane free of charge, others charge a fee for this additional luggage add-on.



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While some airlines allow you to bring a pillow on the plane free of charge, others charge a fee for this additional luggage add-on.

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According to Lonely Planet, there are two options. They're either washed at an industrial facility via a laundry service that is contracted by the airline, or they are laundered at the airline's home-base airport.

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Others still provide them on a limited basis, as upscale amenities for passengers in premium seats. And several airlines that do provide pillows and blankets also reuse them. But reps from those airlines told us that the items are laundered and repackaged between uses to eliminate any health concerns.

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On airlines that don't charge for carry-ons, the pillow hack is handy for overpackers that don't want to pay for a checked bag — whatever you can't squeeze into your carry-on and personal item, you can pack into your pillowcase.

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Budget airline Ryanair, known for its charges on passenger luggage, has been alerted to a little trick that travellers are using in droves: stuffing extra clothes into the pillowcase or neck pillowcase that can be brought on board, to save money on the flight costs.

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In cases where your pillow is too big to be stored under your seat, it will need to be stashed in your carry-on bag. If you are taking a full-sized pillow with you and not storing it in your carry-on luggage, it will be treated as an additional carry-on bag.

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The gentle support of a good travel pillow can make all the difference in preventing neck pain and headaches. In addition, a good pillow will help you get a better night's sleep, even when you're on the go.

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While most hotels use some kind of pillow protector, they're rarely sealed with protectors that keep out dust and microorganisms. This can mean that your hotel pillow isn't just home to your head – but also colonies of sneeze-inducing dust mites.

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You can bring a pillow or blanket in addition to your carry on bag.

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You cannot carry this in carry on luggage. I know this because I'm sat in the Gatwick Departure Lounge with a very unhappy wife as security have just taken her pillow off her for disposal. Pack it in a case going in the hold and you'll be fine though!

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You've probably used a U-shaped travel pillow if you've ever been on a long flight or train ride. These inadequate pillows are 'designed' to support your neck and head while you sleep, helping you to avoid stiffness and pain.

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Pillows are considered personal items and can be brought on the plane as long as they meet the airline's size requirements for personal items. Spirit Airlines has specific guidelines for personal items, which must fit within dimensions of 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels.

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When you can't get your bag under 23kg (50lb), here are your options: Pay an overweight charge. If your overweight bag is less than 32kg and there is space on the flight, you can pay an overweight charge at the airport.

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That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.

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The ultimate survival guide for flying Ryanair
  1. Study your arrival airport. ...
  2. Purchase checked baggage in advance. ...
  3. Know the carry-on baggage rules. ...
  4. Pay for your extras in advance. ...
  5. Consider a higher fare class. ...
  6. Buy a Family Plus fare if flying with kids. ...
  7. Correct booking errors within 48 hours. ...
  8. Skip Ryanair extras.


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