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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:
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).
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