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EU baggage rule, Ryanair updates, safety incident
Overview
The EU carry‑on rule was further clarified on 19 July 2026, confirming that Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air must include one free small cabin bag in the ticket price from 2027 and may not levy extra fees for it, for ticket‑error corrections, or for children under 12 sitting with parents. The regulation also extends compensation protections for disabled passengers.
On 29 July 2026 Ryanair launched a new ancillary service called “Priority & 2 Cabin Bags”. The add‑on lets passengers purchase early‑gate boarding and bring two cabin items—a personal item (40 × 25 × 25 cm) and a 10‑kg roll‑cabin bag (55 × 40 × 20 cm). Ryanair says the product is intended to reduce boarding‑gate disputes and generate additional revenue.
The wheel‑detachment incident at Lanzarote Airport was reported again on 17 July 2026, confirming that airport staff secured the tire, no injuries or damage occurred, and Ryanair reiterated that personal items must fit within 40 × 30 × 20 cm or risk being classified as cabin baggage and incurring fees.
Entities
Ryanair · Rick Steves · Away · Priority & 2 Cabin Bags · Michael O'Leary
Timeline
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20 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair pays staff bonuses for spotting oversized luggageRyanair pays staff €2.50 per oversized bag they detect, removing the previous monthly cap, to enforce its 40 × 30 × 20 cm cabin‑item limit, CEO Michael O'Leary says the policy cuts violations.
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23 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair adds Priority & 2 Cabin Bags service as new carry‑on options launch in EuropeRyanair launches a two‑bag priority service for early boarding, while Rick Steves and Away unveil new European‑focused carry‑on luggage designs.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesEU mandates free carry‑on bags for Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz from 2027From 2027 EU rules will require Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air to include one free carry‑on bag per ticket, ban extra bag fees and introduce consumer protections for spelling errors, disabled passengers and unac
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair wheel falls off plane at Lanzarote; airline stresses hand‑bag size limitsA Ryanair wheel rolled off on the Lanzarote apron with no injuries; the airline also reminds passengers that hand‑bags must stay within 40×30×20 cm or face extra charges.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesRyanair updates family seating rules and warns ban on party poppersRyanair will give free seats beside children after check‑in, seating families toward the rear, and joins other carriers in banning party poppers from all luggage, risking confiscation.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair baggage policy fuels viral trick to evade feesRyanair’s strict baggage rules prompted a viral hack where a traveler hides two small backpacks under his coat to carry 20 kg free, sparking mixed online reactions.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair travelers secure free extra space by bypassing middle seatsRyanair passengers can avoid middle seats for free by requesting adjacent seats at the gate or using a two‑minute dummy‑booking trick, both bypassing the airline’s seat‑selection fees.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesAirlines tighten hand‑baggage limits and warn on missed connectionsAirlines are tightening hand‑baggage limits for safety and efficiency, while a veteran flight attendant advises travelers to allow longer layovers, sit forward and travel with only hand luggage to avoid missed‑
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesJet2 hand luggage limits and top cabin‑bag picksJet2 permits a 10 kg main bag (max 56×45×25 cm) and a smaller under‑seat bag (max 40×30×20 cm); infants get extra items. Recommended cabin bags include the M&S Oslo suitcase and Antler Discovery backpack.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesRyanair drops £8 family seat fee after CMA probeRyanair ends its £8 mandatory family seat fee after a CMA investigation, allowing parents to sit with children free of charge, with seats likely at the rear of the plane.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair faces pilot union Cockpit backlash over tariff talks and Berlin base closureRyanair is accused by German pilot union Cockpit of disciplining negotiators during tariff talks and plans to close its Berlin base, raising concerns over crew scheduling and service cuts.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesUK airlines Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI set digital boarding‑pass rulesRyanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI outline digital boarding‑pass rules for UK travellers, with fees for non‑online check‑in and printed‑pass exceptions at specific airports.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair changes family seat policy, parents now sit free with childrenRyanair will assign free seats to parents traveling with children after check‑in, ending the paid‑seat requirement. The move follows a CMA probe and is criticized by CEO Michael O'Leary but should not affect on
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesAustrian Supreme Court Rules Most Ryanair Extra Fees IllegalAustria’s Supreme Court declared 14 Ryanair surcharge clauses illegal, halting hidden fees from September and allowing refunds for affected passengers.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesRyanair drops seat‑selection fee for families, seats children with parents for freeRyanair will stop charging a fee for families to sit together, assigning seats for free after check‑in from 25 June 2026, after regulator pressure.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 38 sourcesRyanair eliminates mandatory family seat fees, allows free seating for parents and childrenRyanair will no longer charge a mandatory seat fee for parents traveling with children; free seats are allocated after check‑in, usually in the rear, while paid seat selection remains optional. The change comes
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair offers ultra‑low fares and high on‑time rate despite strict extra‑fee policiesRyanair draws travelers with $40 fares and a young fleet, achieving about 90% on‑time arrivals, but enforces strict luggage rules and extra fees.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesEU rule mandates free cabin bag on budget airlines, impact on Ryanair and easyJetThe EU has adopted a rule giving passengers a free personal item and a small wheeled cabin bag on intra‑EU flights, pushing low‑cost carriers to adjust fares; compliant bags such as the £21 Cabin Max Vela are,
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesEU Hand‑Baggage Rules and Summer Travel Trends Reshape European TourismEU new hand‑baggage rules, fuel‑price spikes and a surge in short family trips are reshaping European tourism this summer.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 9 sourcesHoliday travel advice: packing, stress reduction and airline baggage rulesUK airline baggage limits, stress‑free holiday tips, expat packing advice and the importance of checking official travel guidance before you fly.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesEU bans extra fees for cabin bags, ending hidden charges for airlinesThe EU has banned extra cabin‑bag fees and expanded passenger rights, prompting criticism from Ryanair. Meanwhile, travelers share hacks—like vacuum‑packing 20 kg into a free rucksack—to dodge Ryanair’s strict
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair highlighted by viral baggage stunt and falling cost per seat in EuropeAirAdvisor ranks Ryanair’s cost per seat sharply down, while a passenger at Bristol airport broke his suitcase wheels to dodge a Ryanair baggage surcharge, sparking a viral video.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair calls EU free‑carry‑on baggage proposal regulatory nonsenseRyanair denounces the EU draft requiring a free 7 kg cabin bag as “regulatory nonsense”, saying it will raise fares and strain cabin space.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair faces UK regulator probe over mandatory family seat feesUK regulators are probing Ryanair’s mandatory family‑seat fee, assessing if it violates consumer‑protection rules.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesEU bans airline fees for parents to sit beside childrenThe EU will forbid airlines from charging parents extra fees for seats next to their children, part of a passenger‑rights overhaul taking effect in January 2026 and reinforced by the EU261 rule.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair faces consumer backlash over family seat feesRyanair’s extra fee for family seats is under scrutiny by the UK CMA and German consumer groups, with BEUC noting potential costs of €80‑€200 per family and Ryanair citing safety rules.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair faces UK competition probe over mandatory family seat feesThe UK CMA is investigating Ryanair's mandatory family seat fees, averaging £8 per flight, to see if they breach consumer‑protection rules. Ryanair denies wrongdoing.
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2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesEuropean Union bans airline fees for parents seating childrenThe EU will ban airlines from charging parents extra fees to sit with children under 14, end name‑correction penalties, keep delay compensation, and demand transparent luggage pricing, pending ratification.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesUK regulator probes Ryanair's mandatory family seat feesThe UK CMA is investigating Ryanair’s mandatory family seat fees of about £8 per flight, deeming them potentially unfair under consumer law. Ryanair calls the probe bogus.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEU crackdown on airline extra fees targets Ryanair parental seat chargeUK regulators probe Ryanair's £8‑9 parental seat fee as the EU agrees to ban such ancillary airline charges, keeping flight‑delay compensation rules.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEU reform bans airline fees for parents sitting with childrenEU passenger‑rights reform bans airline charges for parents sitting with children; the UK CMA is investigating Ryanair’s £8 family‑seat fee, which the airline calls unfounded.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 19 sourcesRyanair faces UK regulator probe over mandatory family‑seat feeUK’s CMA is probing Ryanair’s £8 mandatory family‑seat fee for parents with children 2‑11, citing possible unfair contract terms and drip‑pricing; Ryanair calls the investigation bogus.
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3 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair flyer sidesteps £70 baggage charge by wearing entire suitcase’s clothesA 27‑year‑old avoided a £70 Ryanair baggage fee by wearing all her clothes, highlighting passenger anger over hidden airline fees.
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3 months ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesUK government proposes lifetime ban for disruptive airline passengersThe UK plans a permanent blacklist for passengers who act drunkenly or violently on flights, aiming to stop repeat offenders from flying on any airline, with strong public support but privacy concerns.
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3 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair urges passengers to keep shoes on as UK airlines seek stricter air‑rage rulesRyanair urges passengers to keep shoes on while UK airlines push for a national blacklist to curb rising air‑rage incidents.
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3 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair boosts staff bonuses as bag size checks tightenRyanair raises staff bonuses for detecting oversized bags while urging passengers to stick to the 40×30×20 cm cabin limit to avoid €75 fees.
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3 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair CEO Michael O'Leary urges ban on early‑morning airport alcohol salesRyanair CEO Michael O'Leary proposes banning early‑morning airport alcohol sales, citing safety, sparking debate with experts and pub owners.
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4 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRyanair flights hit by passenger altercation and passport‑control system glitchRyanair faced a flight diversion after a passenger fight and a separate flight loss due to an EES passport‑control outage.
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4 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair CEO O'Leary pushes for ban on early‑morning airport alcohol salesRyanair CEO Michael O'Leary urges a ban on early‑morning airport drinks, citing passenger misconduct.
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4 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRyanair urges ban on early‑morning airport alcohol as rowdy passengers riseRyanair asks airports to curb early‑morning drinking after surge in drunken passenger disruptions.
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