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Baggage Allowance

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers were generally allowed one standard cabin bag and one smaller personal item like a purse or laptop bag.

The combined dimensions of the main cabin bag typically couldn't exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches).

Weight restrictions for the cabin bag typically ranged from 5kg to 10kg, depending on the specific route and fare type.

Checked Baggage

The standard checked baggage allowance varied depending on the destination and fare type, typically ranging from 20kg to 30kg per passenger.

Additional checked bags could be purchased for an extra fee.

Specific size restrictions for checked luggage also existed, usually around 158cm (62 inches) in total linear dimensions (length + width + height).

Check-In Information

Online Check-In

  • Offered 24 hours before departure on most routes.
  • Passengers could choose seats, print boarding passes, and add baggage allowance if needed.
  • Likely available through the airline's website or possibly even via a mobile app.

Airport Check-In

  • Available at desks dedicated to XL Airways UK at departure airports.
  • Passengers who hadn't checked in online might have faced queues and additional fees.
  • Separate facilities for online and airport check-in could have existed for smoother processing.

Cabin Classes

Before it ceased operations, XL Airways UK offered its passengers two cabin classes to choose from - Economy or Premium Economy.

Economy Class

This was the most affordable option and constituted the majority of seating on their aircraft. Seats typically had standard legroom and basic amenities like individual seat-back screens for entertainment.

Some Economy seats might have been located near emergency exits or in bulkheads with slightly more space. XL Airways UK offered various fare options within Economy, potentially differentiating legroom, seat selection, or baggage allowances.

Premium Economy Class

This class provided a step up in comfort and amenities compared to Standard Economy. Features could have included wider seats with more legroom, reclining options, upgraded entertainment systems, and potentially priority boarding and baggage handling. The specific offerings of Premium Economy might have varied slightly depending on the aircraft type and route.

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Destinations that XL Airways flew to

Before ceasing operations in 2008, XL Airways UK flew to a wide range of destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Here's a breakdown by country and city:

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