Ryanair - Gate bag after November 1, 2018
Ryanair introduced its carry-on bag policy from November 2018. I assumed that I can take only 1 small bag. On their website they write:
If non-priority customers want to bring a 2nd bigger (wheelie) bag they can buy a lower cost 10kg check bag for €/£8 at time of booking (currently a 20kg bag costs €/£25). This 10kg wheelie bag must be checked in at the airport bag drop desk.
And also:
6. What happens if my ‘small’ bag doesn’t fit in the sizer?
If non-priority customers’ 1 free small bag doesn’t fit in the new sizer then their bag is more than 25% bigger than their small bag allowance. They will pay a gate bag fee of €25 and their bag will be tagged and placed in the hold. (See point 5)
But today I just received an email from Ryanair:
Non-Priority: If you have not purchased Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, you are only permitted to bring 1 small personal bag on board (max 35cm x 20cm x 20cm) that must fit under the seat in front of you. Your second bigger 10kg cabin bag (max 55cm x 40cm x 20cm) will be tagged at the boarding gate and put into the hold free of charge and can be collected at the baggage carousel on arrival.
Note: I bought the tickets after 1 Sept 2018 (see 2.).
There seems to be confounding information about it:
Supports the information in the email: Confused about Ryanair cabin bag policy
Supports the information on the website: https://thepointsguy.com/news/ryanair-introduces-new-confusing-baggage-fees/ and https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/help-centre/faq-overview/Baggage#0-0 and https://www.skyparksecure.com/blog/avoid-extra-ryanair-charges/ and https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/117394/89451
Best Answer
Background. RyanAir used to allow two bags per passenger as cabin luggage, free of charge: a small item (e.g. purse, laptop, small bag) and an additional bigger luggage (typically a small wheel suitcase or a backpack, less than 10kg and which can fit in the overhead locker). But they said that too many passengers were bringing oversized luggage and this was causing delays, so they started a much stricter (and incidentally more profitable) policy.
From now on, a passenger who doesn't pay any supplement can only bring one small bag:
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.
In order to bring an additional piece of luggage, one must pay for one of these two options:
- "priority and 2 cabin bags": the passenger can bring an additional bag in the cabin (10kg, 55 x 40 x 20cm). This allows you to bring as much luggage as before the change took place, but now you pay for it.
Passengers who have purchased "Priority & 2 Cabin Bags" or Plus/Flexi/Family ticket or connecting flight ticket can bring 1 additional 10kg bag on board which must fit into the baggage sizer (not exceeding 10kg and dimensions 55cm x 40cm x 20cm).
- "10kg check-in bag": as the name suggests, this means that the luggage has to be checked in (not brought in the cabin). Advantage: cabin restrictions about size or forbidden items don't apply. This new option is cheaper than the standard 20kg check-in bag.
Non-priority customers who wish to bring a second larger wheelie bag (10kg weight) must purchase the 10kg Check-in Bag. The 10kg wheelie bag must be checked-in at the airport bag drop desk prior to entering security.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/help-centre/faq-overview/Baggage/cabin-bag-policy
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When did Ryanair baggage policy change?
As of November 1st, 2018, Ryanair's baggage policy has changed. 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.What are the new baggage rules for Ryanair?
We recommend our 20kg Check-in Bag! Our 20kg Check-in Bag provides you with extra room in your suitcase so you can pack all of your necessities and more! Each passenger can purchase up to 3 checked bags of 20 kilos. Customers will check-in their 20kg Check-in bag at our bag drop desk prior to entering security.How strict is Ryanair with baggage?
Ryanair are very strict and state that if you are permitted to take a small personal bag only, you'll be limited to dimensions of 40cm x 25cm x 20xm. Your bag must fit in the sizer and so be easily stored underneath the seat in front of you.Ryanair's NEW BAG Policy from 1 NOV 2018
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