Ryanair rolls out bigger carry-on bag sizers at 235 airports across Europe

Eva Osborne

Ryanair has said it has completed the rollout of its bigger carry-on bag sizers at its 235 airports across Europe.

From Thursday, all Ryanair passengers can now bring a free personal bag measuring 40 x 30 x 20cm, which is 33 per cent bigger than the EU standard free carry-on bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm).

The airline allows each passenger to bring one free carry-on bag on board, but these bags must be capable of fitting under each passenger’s seat.

Should passengers wish to bring an extra carry-on bag, they can do so by purchasing Ryanair’s Priority Boarding service.

Ryanair CMO, Dara Brady said: “From today (Thursday, September 4th) Ryanair’s new, bigger free carry-on bag is now 33 per cent larger than the EU standard.

"Our bag sizers at all airports have now been “resized” to accommodate this bigger, free carry-on bag.

"All passengers wishing to bring a second carry bag can do so by availing of our Priority Boarding service, and passengers can also purchase check-in bags, should they so wish, during their booking process.

"We hope our customers will enjoy these bigger, free carry-on bag sizes, but any passenger who fails to comply with these new generous limits, will be required to pay the checked in bag fee at the boarding gate.”