How an Expensive EasyJet Fee Led Me to Build Size My Bag
I was flying with EasyJet, thinking my carry-on was fine—until I got to the gate and was told it was too big. My only options? Pay for an upgrade or pay to put it in the hold. Either way, I was stuck with an unexpected fee, all because I hadn’t checked the baggage rules properly.
That experience made me realise how confusing airline baggage policies can be. Every airline has different size and weight limits, and finding accurate info is a hassle. That’s why I built Size My Bag—a simple tool to quickly check baggage restrictions, compare airline rules, and avoid costly surprises at the airport.
It’s still early days, but I’d love to hear—have you ever been caught out by unexpected baggage fees?
Check it out: https://sizemybag.com
Hey Deborah,
I’m really impressed with Size My Bag—it’s such a clever, no-nonsense solution for a problem many of us often overlook. I can tell you’ve put real thought into making it intuitive, which I appreciate, especially with my automation background.
I’ve had my own baggage experience—on a flight from the Maldives to Qatar, I had to leave my bag at the airport due to size restrictions. I’ll definitely be using your tool next time.
I noticed the real-time updates feature on the site. Do you currently integrate with airline APIs to keep the baggage information current? If not, it could be worth exploring as a way to further streamline the process.
Best of luck with Size My Bag—looking forward to seeing it grow!
Thank you for the kind words John. My hope is that this will grow to accommodate all airlines. However at the moment its more manageable for the top 40. API's are definitely in use ;)
Hey Deborah,
Keeping it manageable with the top 40 airlines makes total sense; and it’s great that you’re already using APIs to stay updated. Wish I had Size My Bag earlier; it would’ve saved me from a stressful airport argument (and an unnecessary ‘donation’ to the lost baggage pile).
A challenge I’ve seen with platforms like this is handling the constant flow of customer questions. Travelers often ask the same things like ;"Does this airline allow free carry-ons?" "What if my bag is slightly oversized?"; and manually responding eats up time. I recently helped a company set up automated customer support that instantly answered FAQs, categorized feedback, and flagged urgent issues. It saved them dozens of hours a month without adding extra staff; and their response times dropped from hours to seconds.
Something similar could work for Size My Bag. Even small automations like prioritizing support tickets or nudging users back if they drop off mid-checkout can make a big difference. If you'd ever like to explore ideas, happy to chat. No pressure; just sharing ways to make things smoother as you scale.
Excited to see Size My Bag take off! Wow, didn’t realize I wrote this much lol. Promise I’m more concise on calls. 😄