Overview

• Ryanair will increase its free personal bag allowance from 40 × 25 × 20 cm to 40 × 30 × 20 cm, adding four litres of space at no extra cost.
• The change exceeds the EU draft minimum of 40 × 30 × 15 cm agreed by Airlines for Europe and aligns Ryanair with Wizz Air’s existing allowance.
• The European Parliament transport committee has approved reforms to guarantee two free small carry-on items across all EU carriers pending member-state ratification.
• Other budget airlines maintain varied cabin baggage rules and fees, with easyJet employing dynamic pricing and reported gate-staff commissions for enforcing limits.
• Travelers are adopting packing hacks and buying budget-friendly compliant luggage to prepare for the new unified allowances.