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Flight Prices Quadrupling? 5 Hacks to Beat the 2026 Middle East Surcharge
Updated: 25th April 2026
LIVE SATURDAY UPDATE - APRIL 25, 2026
The “Price Lock” Guarantee: As of yesterday (April 24), Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have taken an industry-leading stance by officially removing the surcharge provision from their terms. They have guaranteed that the price you book is the price you pay—period.
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The 2026 easyJet Baggage Hack: How to Avoid the £48 Gate Fee
The 2026 easyJet Reality: “Small” is the New Standard
If you haven’t flown easyJet since 2025, the rules have tightened. As of April 2026, the “Small Underseat Cabin Bag” is the only thing included in your base fare. If your bag doesn’t fit the 45 x 36 x 20 cm sizer, you aren’t just paying a upgrade—you are paying a £48 “Gate Baggage Fee.”
Read more →Jet2 vs. easyJet at Gatwick (2026): The Brutal Honest Comparison
As of today, Jet2 has officially launched its massive new base at London Gatwick. For years, easyJet has enjoyed a near-monopoly on many leisure routes from the North Terminal, but for the Summer 2026 season, Jet2 is going head-to-head on 27 of those same destinations from the South Terminal.
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