It’s not just about fitting your bag in the overhead bin. It’s about avoiding that surprise fee. Easyjet charges around £48 if your wheelie bag is too big at the gate. Ryanair’s fee can be over £50. For that money, you could buy three airport coffees—or, you know, a nice dinner at your destination instead of a lesson in public embarrassment.
Easyjet And Ryanair Hand Baggage Allowance
Here’s a warm, relatable rule: think of your cabin bag as a fussy goldfish. It has to fit in its little tank (the sizer) perfectly. No fins sticking out. No bulging sides. If your bag is soft-sided, you can cheat a little by not over-stuffing it. But if it’s hard-shell? You’d better be a geometry wizard.
The Under-Seat Survival Guide
Ryanair’s biggest trap is the “non-priority” rule. If you didn’t pay for Priority, your big wheelie bag must go in the hold for a fee. The only bag you can take for free is that tiny personal item. So you have to become a master of minimalist packing. Think: a small rucksack with your phone, a book, and maybe a packed lunch that doesn’t smell like tuna.
Easyjet is gentler—everyone gets a free large cabin bag (the 56x45x25 one). But if you bring a second bag that’s too big? Ouch. Always check your airline’s website before you pack. It’s like reading the recipe before you bake: saves you a lot of mess.
RyanAir, easyJet and WizzAir have cut the size of their free carry-on
