Antler Logo Cabin Bag is small enough for Ryanair hand luggage (Image: Antler)Ryanair customers have been venting their frustrations on X (formerly Twitter), bashing the budget airline’s “disgusting” hand luggage limits. As more innocent travellers fall foul at the boarding gate due to having too large cabin bags, many are swearing off the airline completely after being hit with additional charges for their bags failing to comply with the company’s ultra-strict dimensions. A frustrated traveller voiced their complaint stating: “The pricing structure on baggage at @Ryanair means I will never fly with them again. Having to pay for even a hand luggage case is, quite frankly, disgusting. They might advertise ‘budget ticket prices’ but if you want to take more than a ladies handbag you pay through the nose.” Another disgruntled passenger raged: “What is up with Ryanair baggage policy? Only a laptop bag is ok as long as it fits under the tiny seat.” The budget carrier has been making headlines recently following claims that it has massively decreased its cabin bag allowance by more than 50% in recent years. Read more: EasyJet and Jet2 remind passengers to check wheeled luggage dimensions to avoid extra fees Currently, the airline’s zero-charge cabin bag limit only applies to 40cm x 20cm x 25cm sized luggage which must be able to be stowed under the seat in front of you. If you wish to lug along a small cabin-sized suitcase, they need to extend their luggage allowance through the Priority or 2 Cabin Bags option. This upgrade allows you to bring a cabin suitcase measuring 55cm x 40cm x 20cm on board, like Antler’s Logo Cabin in Pine, which must be stored in the overhead compartment. The super tight restrictions mean that you must pay extra for this option, with Priority or 2 Cabin Bags options costing between £6 and £36 when booked in advance. If you end up getting caught out at the gate, it can cost between £20 and £38.
Antler’s Logo Cabin Bag fits in Ryanair’s hand luggage restrictions
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However, if you’re prepared to pay the extra for your additional cabin bag, Antler’s Logo Cabin Bag is the perfect size to fit into the tight restrictions whilst still giving you plenty of packing space inside. The case also weighs just 2.75kg, a fraction of the 10kg weight limit which gives you plenty left over to pack your essentials in. If you’re not prepared to pay extra for the hand luggage, you can either opt to check in your suitcase at the desk, which will cost you anything from £11.99 to £59.99 depending on the size and weight of your suitcase. Or, you can try to get everything you need into a backpack which fits the free baggage restrictions of 40cm x 20cm x 25cm. This Small Travel Hand Luggage Backpack, £21.24 here (was £26.99), on Amazon has been designed with Ryanair passengers in mind, and fits the measurement restrictions exactly. However, it still has a packing capacity of 20 litres, which should give you enough space for a couple of day’s worth of clothes. The bag features individual compartments to keep your packing organised and compressed as much as possible, including space for a laptop, clothing and personal items. It also opens like a suitcase, giving you much easier access to your belongings than a standard backpack, reports the Mirror. Antler is also running a major sale right now which lets you pick up their luxurious top-quality luggage with some huge savings. Check out their must-have luggage here.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnTravelShopping
