easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares, has introduced a facility to allow passengers to purchase extra weight allowance for their hold baggage in advance of their flight.

The new facility will allow passengers to pay their excess weight charges online, at a reduced rate, which will also save them time at the airport.

The extra weight will be available in denominations of 3kgs at a reduced rate of £15 per 3kgs, a saving of £3 when compared to payment at the check-in desk on the day of travel.

Customers can pre-pay for excess baggage at the time of booking, either online or on the telephone. If a customer wishes to pre-pay for excess baggage after the booking has been made, initially, this amendment can only be done only via the contact centre.

Payment of excess charges at the airport will continue to be possible, but at the higher rate.

Peter Gerstle, easyJet Product Development Manager, said:

"Extra weight pre-payment is the latest facility easyJet has introduced to save its passengers time and money. easyJet’s industry leading website, easyJet.com, has been designed to make life easier for its customers providing the greatest range of functionality and convenience in advance, making the process of travelling through the airport much quicker and hassle free.”