Overview

• The larger free personal item applies from 4 September across Ryanair’s network and is described as 33% bigger than the EU’s 40×30×15cm benchmark.
• Only one under‑seat bag is free per passenger, with a second carry‑on available through paid Priority Boarding or by purchasing checked baggage during booking.
• Ryanair says all airport bag sizers have been resized to the new dimensions and that non‑compliant items presented at the gate will be charged for the hold.
• From November, bonuses for staff who flag oversized bags will rise from €1.50 to €2.50 per item with the monthly cap removed, a move CEO Michael O’Leary defended.
• A German cabin crew union leader warned stricter checks could trigger confrontations, while Ryanair cites a minimum £500 fine for unruly passengers as part of its deterrence policy.