Ryanair issue new advice as they are set to INCREASE baggage allowance in just weeks in ‘bring more clarity' move
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Ryanair will make a move which is set to make passengers happy
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The airline is due to increase its baggage allowance
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The topic of Ryanair's baggage allowance has always been a contentious subject, with many passengers giving out on
But now, the
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But now, European airlines have agreed to adopt a new minimum size for cabin luggage.
This means that one of
The new measurements allowed on board will soon be 40cm x 30cm x 20cm - which saw an increase from 25cm to 30cm.
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The volume will now be 24 litres.
If the airline had adjusted their dimensions in accordance with the new minimum size, Ryanair would have had to cut 10 per cent in volume.
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This is because the newly announced European minimum bag size is now 40cm x 30cm x 15cm.
But now, Ryanair passengers can enjoy a larger limit.
It also means that anyone who has bought a Ryanair-compatible cabin bag will still be able to use it.
Ourania Georgoutsakou, Ryanair's managing director, said: "This will align A4E members with the decision of member states made last month and bring more clarity to passengers across Europe.
"From city-hoppers to family travellers, everyone will benefit from the same clear rule across our members' networks."
It comes days after Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary called on EU Commission President,
Ryanair said that in the first half of 2025,
CEO
"It makes no sense and is abundantly unfair on EU passengers and families going on
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