Cabin Baggage Crackdown: What Every Traveller Must Know

Ryanair is clamping down on cabin baggage, and from 3 November 2025, stricter enforcement is coming to a gate near you. If you want to avoid hefty fines and last-minute baggage headaches, here’s your must-read guide.

New Cabin Baggage Rules

Non-Priority Passengers:

  • One small personal item only
  • Max size: 40 x 30 x 20 cm

Priority & 2 Cabin Bags Fare:

  • One small personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm)
  • Plus one larger cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 10 kg max

Passengers exceeding these limits on Ryanair flights may face fines up to £75 to check oversized bags into the hold.

Staff Incentives

Ryanair is increasing staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags—€2.50 per bag, up from €1.50, and the previous monthly cap of €80 has been removed. This incentive will obviously encourage staff to be extra vigilant in identifying passengers with oversized bags.

Tips to Breeze Through the Gate

Measure Your Bag – Don’t rely on “eyeballing” it. Use a tape measure.

Upgrade If Needed – Priority & 2 Cabin Bags fare can save you fines and stress.

Stay Informed – Ryanair updates its baggage rules regularly; keep an eye out.

With stricter enforcement becoming the norm, packing smart is the easiest way to save money, avoid fines and keep your journey stress-free.

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