Flybe is offering a double baggage allowance for students heading off to further their education on the mainland and flying to and from home in Belfast City, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, meaning they can travel with two items of hold luggage up to 40kg while only paying for the price of one 20kg item. The offer is available for those in possession of a valid student ID.

Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We would like to congratulate all students who have realised their dreams by passing their exams and now looking forward to an exciting future as they move on to further their education.

“We are approaching a peak travel time for those heading off to colleges and universities for the first time and also for those returning for the start of a new academic year.

“Flybe appreciates that it can be extremely stressful for students having to live away from home or commute weekly. Travelling with heavy belongings and books only adds to that stress. So we hope that this generous hold luggage allowance offered to those who have no convenient option but to fly, will make their travel experiences more affordable and enjoyable.”

Students travelling on multi-sector bookings with Flybe receive the benefit on all sectors to and from a valid destination. For example, those travelling from Isle of Man to Edinburgh via Manchester do not have to pay for their second bag on the Manchester to Edinburgh part of the journey – and the two bags are seamlessly checked through to the final destination.

Full details can be found at www.flybe.com.