Below are our favourite options, each of which sits within Ryanair’s required carry-on size, and makes travelling with one of the UK’s most popular budget airlines, that much easier . Next time I fly I think I will bring a measuring tape on my own and use it on the sizer cage and post the photos, to show what the actual maximum allowed size is in practise. So, the real question is: did I manage to travel with just underseat luggage for my four night trip? The small pocket on the exterior was great for storing smaller items such as keys, and the four oversized spinner wheels moved incredibly freely.

Yes, a backpack is generally considered a personal item on budget airlines, including Ryanair and EasyJet. I don’t suggest trying to pass with an additional handbag if your ticket includes only a personal item. It comes in black and some gorgeous pastel colours and the water-repellent material is hard-wearing and looks great. The aion weighs slightly more than some of the bags we tested, but it’s also the toughest, thanks to a polycarbonate panel at the rear and a 600-denier waxed canvas shell. However, do be aware that according to Ryanair’s terms and conditions of carriage, ‘you must remove the lithium battery before you put the bag in the overhead locker.

In a range of sizes and a choice of colours, you can rest assured that you’re choosing a quality brand that’s synonymous with great luggage. I love this adjustable tote bag as it can be the perfect size for the Ryanair personal item size bit it can be expanded so it’s slightly bigger for the easyJet personal item size!

Sitting at the exact same dimensions as Ryanair’s 40cm x 20cm x 25cm rules, passengers travelling with this baby can make the most of every inch of packing space, without fear of incurring an oversized baggage fee. Whether you’re looking for a large suitcase or something compact and versatile, our bags and luggage range will help you get prepped for all your trips. We ask that you please stow small personal items under the seat in front of you, keeping the overhead space free for 10kg/7kg carry-on bags. Unfortunately, however, budget airlines no longer offer the option of a free, small suitcase on their flights. We have almost doubled the size of our small bag sizer from 35 x 20 x 20cm (14,000 cm³) to 42 x 20 x 30 cm (25,200 cm³) to allow carry-on bags that are considerably (25%) larger than our permitted small bag dimensions.One of my biggest bugbears about using cabin bags for air travel is the the faff involved when trying to access smaller items, such as my purse or headphones. Pros: Easy access front pocket for documents and valuables, as well as a slide on back strap for use in conjunction with larger luggage items. With a padded rear pocket that’s perfect for protecting your gadgets, interior 3D packing pockets, a lockable main compartment and a front zip pocket with a fashionable eco-suede exterior, this bag packs a lot of punch for something so compact. With so many styles on offer, we recommend writing down your priorities, along with a list of the items you’re most likely to be transporting. that statement was made when they were changing over and what they said was that the new "small bag" measurements were 25% larger than the existing (at that time) small bag measurements.

Note: Aer Lingus A330 aircraft are Wi-Fi and GSM enabled (you must follow on-board procedures for use). Another great backpack that comes in a variety of colours and will slip nicely under the Ryanair seat in front of you.CABIN SIZE FOR RYANAIR OR EASYJET】The dimensions of the small cabin bag before expansion is 40*20*25, which is perfect for Ryanair.