How does the new Ryanair luggage policy work?
The following might sound like a silly question, but I'm totally confused. I haven't flown with Ryanair in at least a year and apparently the luggage policy has changed since then. Previously it was allowed to carry two cabin bags (a small one and a medium one) and any other extra stuff was supposed to be checked-in and later held on by Ryanair.
I might be also wrong but it seems to me that the web portal is changed a bit as well.
I've booked a flight and if I've understood correctly I'm still allowed two bags, but one of them will be held on for free. I realized however that I need a third bag, but am I then supposed to purchase the "check-in bag" or is this only to allow me to carry the second bag in the cabin with me?
Ryanair staff (via chat) told me I need to buy an "extra seat", which doesn't make any sense to me unless they meant something else they did not explain.
Summary of the question:
I need to carry a third bag (not in the cabin with me... just extra stuff that doesn't fit in my luggage). Should I purchase the "check-in" bag?
Best Answer
From the 1st of November Ryanair policy will change:
The main thing changing is that you can no longer travel with 2 bags for free to the airplane. Details are given next
You have 3 bags: 1 big bag, 1 medium bag, 1 small bag
- You will need to buy a checked-in bag, for the big bag and drop it off as usual. For the medium bag you have 2 options from now on: You can buy a 10kg luggage and drop it off on the luggage drop off before security with the large bag OR you can buy priority boarding in which case you are allowed to take a the medium bag with you into the plane. The small bag is free and you can carry it into the plane. The allowed size of this bag was increased.
You have 2 bags: 1 medium bag, 1 small bag
- You can buy a 10kg luggage and drop the medium bag off on the luggage drop off before security OR you can buy priority boarding in which case you are allowed to take a the medium bag with you into the plane. The small bag is free and you can carry it into the plane. The allowed size of this bag was increased.
For the sake of simplicity I divided bags in big, medium and small bag. Often in Ryanair website, regarding this change, you will see the medium bag referred as wheelie.
Here are the maximum dimensions for each:
- 81x119x119cm large cargo hold bag
- 55x40x20cm medium cabin bag
- 40x20x25cm small cabin bag (size is now a bit larger)
Official information at: https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/help-centre/faq-overview/Baggage#0-0
And a video about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=0Jt7geRoNUs
Before 1st of November 2018
You have 3 bags: 1 big bag, 1 medium bag, 1 small bag
- You will need to buy a checked-in bag, for the big bag and will have to deliver it in check-in counters or equivalent. The medium bag will go with you until you're next to the plane. There the handling company picks it up and puts it on cargo and it goes through the same routes as check in luggage from there on. If you want the medium bag to travel in the cabin you can pay an extra value, at the time of writing 5 euros. The small bag can allways travel with you in the cabin.
You have 2 bags: 1 medium bag, 1 small bag
- The medium bag will go with you until you're next to the plane. There the handling company picks it up and puts it on cargo and it it goes through the same routes as check in luggage from there on. If you want the medium bag to travel with you (in the cabin) you can pay an extra 5 euros, at the time of writing 5 euros. The small bag can allways travel with you in the cabin.
For the sake of simplicity I divided bags in big, medium and small bag.
Here are the maximum dimensions for each:
- 81x119x119cm large cargo hold bag
- 55x40x20cm medium cabin bag
- 35x20x20cm small cabin bag
The luggage that you take next or into the plane will have the same security treatment. Restricted liquids, sharp objects, etc. If you want to take some of the items that can't pass security you can always buy checked in luggage.
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What are the new rules for Ryanair baggage?
Only priority boarding passengers will be permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge. Non-priority customers can only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), that must fit into the sizer.Is 10kg bag free with Ryanair?
All passengers are entitled to bring 1 small personal bag on board which must fit under the seat in front of you (40cm x 20cm x 25cm). Examples include, handbag, laptop bag and small backpack. Non-priority customers who wish to bring a second larger wheelie bag (10kg weight) must purchase the 10kg Check-in Bag.Can I take my handbag as well as hand luggage on Ryanair?
Conclusion. You cannot take a handbag as well as hand luggage separately on a Ryanair flight free of charge. However, you could squeeze your handbag into your main bag whilst going through the gate!How strict are Ryanair with 10kg bag?
As long as your carry-on is under 10kg, you'll be fine. I have been on Ryan air flights and seen them make customers weigh their cabin bag.Ryanair's Bag Policy Explained
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