Ryanair Increases Free Cabin bag Size by 20% – Here’s What You Need to No
Dublin, Ireland – July 4, 2025 – Budget airline Ryanair is set to increase the size of its free “personal bag” allowance by 20% in the coming weeks, responding to new EU regulations while simultaneously offering passengers a more generous allowance than the minimum standard [[1]], [[2]].
Currently, Ryanair’s maximum “personal bag” size is 40cm x 25cm x 20cm. The new allowance will increase to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm, exceeding the new EU minimum size of 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. The weight limit for these bags remains at 10kg, and they must fit under the seat in front of you.
Ryanair has remained tight-lipped regarding the reasoning behind the increase, simply stating that adjustments are being made to bag size measuring devices [[2]].
How does Ryanair compare?
While more generous than the new EU standard, Ryanair’s allowance remains smaller than Easyjet, which permits a free underseat bag measuring 45cm x 36cm x 20cm.Wizz Air offers a similar allowance to Ryanair’s new limits – 40cm x 30cm x 20cm. British Airways allows a smaller underseat bag (40cm x 30cm x 15cm) but permits a larger cabin bag free of charge [[2]].
What does this mean for passengers?
Travelers flying with Ryanair can expect to carry slightly larger handbags,laptop bags,or other personal items without incurring extra fees. It’s crucial to check the exact dimensions of your bag to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues at the gate. for detailed data on Ryanair’s baggage policy, visit [[3]].
[CTA: check Ryanair’s official website for the most up-to-date baggage information and travel guidelines.]
