P&O Cruises Fly-Cruise Hand Baggage Requirements
If you are taking a P&O Cruises fly-cruise, your hand baggage allowance is determined by the airline operating your flight. The onboard notice shown here lists cabin baggage limits for TUI, Jet2, British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and Enter Air, including the maximum weight and dimensions for each carrier.
P&O Cruises confirms that baggage allowances can vary by airline, route and travel class, so passengers should always check the flight information for their individual booking before travelling. This guide is particularly useful for passengers preparing for a Mediterranean fly-cruise or another P&O Cruises holiday that includes flights.
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P&O Cruises Hand Baggage Allowances
The photographed P&O Cruises notice lists the following hand baggage requirements:
- TUI – 10kg, one piece plus a small item; maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm for the larger item
- Jet2 – 10kg, one piece; maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
- British Airways – 23kg; maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
- KM Malta Airlines – 10kg, one piece; maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
- Enter Air – 5kg, one piece; maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
These are the allowances displayed on the P&O Cruises notice photographed onboard. Airline baggage policies can change, so the allowance attached to your actual flight booking should take priority when preparing to travel.
TUI Hand Baggage Allowance
The P&O Cruises notice lists a TUI hand baggage allowance of:
- Maximum weight: 10kg
- Allowance: one piece plus a small item
- Maximum dimensions for the larger item: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
Passengers travelling on a TUI-operated flight should check their individual booking before departure because the applicable allowance can depend on the flight arrangements.
Jet2 Hand Baggage Allowance
For Jet2, the notice states:
- Maximum weight: 10kg
- Allowance: one piece
- Maximum dimensions: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
Again, passengers should confirm the current allowance associated with their P&O Cruises flight before travelling.
British Airways Hand Baggage Allowance
British Airways has the largest weight allowance shown on this particular notice:
- Maximum weight: 23kg
- Maximum dimensions: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
The photograph lists the weight simply as “23kg’s.”
Passengers should not assume that every British Airways fare or P&O Cruises flight automatically has identical baggage conditions. The allowance shown here reflects the P&O Cruises notice, while the details attached to the individual booking remain the most important information to check before departure.
KM Malta Airlines Hand Baggage Allowance
The notice lists the following allowance for KM Malta Airlines:
- Maximum weight: 10kg
- Allowance: one piece
- Maximum dimensions: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
KM Malta Airlines is particularly relevant to Mediterranean travel involving Malta, where P&O Cruises operates fly-cruise holidays beginning and ending in Valletta.
Enter Air Hand Baggage Allowance
Enter Air has the smallest hand baggage weight allowance displayed on the notice:
- Maximum weight: 5kg
- Allowance: one piece
- Maximum dimensions: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
The difference is significant compared with the 10kg allowances displayed for TUI, Jet2 and KM Malta Airlines, so passengers should pay close attention to which carrier is operating their flight.
Why P&O Cruises Baggage Allowances Vary
There is not one universal P&O Cruises hand luggage allowance for every fly-cruise.
P&O Cruises uses both charter and scheduled flights, and baggage restrictions vary depending on the airline, route and travel class. That is why two passengers taking different P&O Cruises fly-cruises may have different cabin and checked baggage allowances.
P&O Cruises advises passengers to check the Flights section of My P&O Cruises once their flights have been finalised to see the baggage allowance applying to their booking.
This is more reliable than assuming the allowance from another P&O Cruises sailing will apply to yours.
Mediterranean P&O Cruises Fly-Cruises
P&O Cruises offers Mediterranean fly-cruises that start and end in Valletta, Malta. Flights and transfers are included as part of these fly-cruise holidays.
P&O Cruises states that passengers on its Mediterranean fly-cruises will have at least one hold bag and one cabin bag per person. The specific weight and size restrictions, however, depend on the airline operating the flight.
This makes the hand baggage information especially important when packing for a Mediterranean itinerary.
P&O Cruises Fly-Cruise Checked Luggage
The photographed notice specifically concerns hand baggage, so it should not be used as a checked luggage allowance chart.
P&O Cruises states that checked baggage restrictions on fly-cruises vary by airline and are generally between 20kg and 23kg per person.
Even if an airline provides an allowance greater than 23kg, P&O Cruises asks passengers to keep each individual piece of luggage at or below 23kg so it can be safely handled by ship and airline personnel.
Your specific allowance should be checked through your booking because airline, route and cabin class can affect the amount of luggage included.
Flights Between Tenerife and Valletta
There is an additional consideration for P&O Cruises itineraries involving flights between Tenerife and Valletta.
P&O Cruises states that passengers travelling on an itinerary where they fly to Tenerife and home from Valletta, or the reverse, must comply with the luggage allowance applying to the Valletta flight. This is because the smaller aircraft used cannot carry more than the specified allowance.
Passengers on these itineraries should therefore check the confirmed flight information carefully rather than packing according to the allowance of only one flight sector.
Where to Check Your P&O Cruises Baggage Allowance
For a fly-cruise, the most important source is the flight information attached to your individual booking.
Once flights have been finalised, passengers can check their airline baggage allowance through the Flights section of My P&O Cruises.
This is particularly important because airlines can update baggage policies and P&O Cruises may use different airlines on different routes and departure dates.
The photographed notice also states that there is a scale near the Reception Desk in the Deck 6 Atrium where passengers can weigh their bags.
That can be particularly useful toward the end of a cruise, when purchases and souvenirs may have increased the weight of your hand luggage.
What Should You Keep in Your Hand Luggage?
P&O Cruises advises passengers to keep important travel documents in their hand luggage so they are readily available during embarkation.
These include:
- Passport
- Boarding pass
- Required visas or other travel documentation
Passengers should also consider which belongings they may need while travelling or before their checked luggage becomes available.
P&O Cruises Bonded Baggage
Selected P&O Cruises fly-cruise flights offer bonded baggage, which can make the journey from the airport to the ship considerably easier.
On eligible Caribbean flights, passengers can check their cases at the departure airport and P&O Cruises handles the luggage transfer so the bags are delivered to the cabin on the ship.
Bonded baggage is not something passengers should assume applies to every flight. Availability depends on the particular fly-cruise and flight arrangements.
Hand Baggage Tips for a P&O Cruises Fly-Cruise
A few checks before leaving home can help avoid baggage problems at the airport:
- Confirm which airline is actually operating your flight
- Check your individual baggage allowance in My P&O Cruises
- Measure your cabin bag, including wheels and handles
- Weigh the bag before leaving home
- Keep passports, boarding passes and necessary travel documents in your hand luggage
- Remember that outbound and return flight arrangements may not always be identical
- Recheck your bag’s weight before flying home, especially after buying souvenirs
If you are already onboard and concerned about the weight of your hand baggage, the photographed notice states that a luggage scale is available near Reception in the Deck 6 Atrium.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much hand luggage can I take on a P&O Cruises fly-cruise?
It depends on the airline operating your flight. The P&O Cruises notice shown here lists allowances ranging from 5kg to 23kg depending on the carrier.
What is the TUI hand baggage allowance shown by P&O Cruises?
The photographed notice lists 10kg, consisting of one piece plus a small item. The larger item can measure up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
What is the Jet2 hand baggage allowance?
The notice lists one 10kg piece with maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
What is the British Airways hand baggage allowance?
The P&O Cruises notice displays a 23kg allowance with maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
What is the KM Malta Airlines hand baggage allowance?
The notice lists one 10kg piece with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
What is the Enter Air hand baggage allowance?
The notice lists one 5kg piece with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Does P&O Cruises include luggage on Mediterranean fly-cruises?
P&O Cruises states that its Mediterranean fly-cruises include at least one hold bag and one cabin bag per person. Exact weight and dimension restrictions depend on the airline and booking.
How much checked luggage can I take on a P&O Cruises fly-cruise?
P&O Cruises states that fly-cruise allowances vary by airline but are usually between 20kg and 23kg per person. Passengers should check their individual booking for the exact allowance.
Where can I check my exact P&O Cruises flight luggage allowance?
Once your flights have been finalised, P&O Cruises advises checking the Flights section of My P&O Cruises for the baggage allowance applying to your air carrier and booking.
Is there somewhere to weigh luggage onboard?
According to the photographed notice, there is a scale near the Reception Desk in the Deck 6 Atrium for passengers to weigh their bags.
Conclusion
P&O Cruises hand baggage requirements on a fly-cruise depend on the airline operating the flight rather than one universal cruise line allowance.
The onboard notice shown here lists 10kg for TUI, 10kg for Jet2, 23kg for British Airways, 10kg for KM Malta Airlines and 5kg for Enter Air, with different maximum bag dimensions depending on the carrier.
Because airline, route and travel class can affect baggage limits, passengers should use the notice as a useful reference but check the Flights section of My P&O Cruises for the allowance attached to their own booking before travelling. Doing that before packing is the simplest way to avoid an unwelcome surprise at the airport.
