How does the new Ryanair luggage policy work?

10/26/2018 12:26:54 PM

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.

6/26/2018 5:10:50 PM

Yes, you should purchase the check-in bag.

The new policy is that you have two “carry on” items – a large one (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm, typical hand luggage suitcase) and a small one (35 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm, medium handbag, camera case (for camera only), etc). However, only passengers with priority boarding or flex tariffs (or whatever it’s called in your language) get to take both items on board. All others have to gate-check the large bag.

The “check-in” bag has nothing to do with bringing bags on board. You buy it if you need more than two bags or if you want to bring one larger suitcase instead.

In the German version of the FAQ, there is one question “Can I bring a musical instrument on board”. The answer is to buy an extra seat if the instrument (such as a cello or guitar) exceeds the maximum size for carry on items but mustn’t go into the hold. I guess that’s what they were trying to suggest in the chat. However, if your luggage is fine in the hold, it’s probably cheaper to pay for checked luggage.

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