Ryanair cabin bags 2019

[sandyposy]

I am off away with my son next week and have just realised that our bags are very slightly over the new Ryanair dimensions for free cabin bags (40 x 20 x 25). Does anyone know whether they are asking all cabin bags to go into the sizer before boarding these days? We have squashy bags that would easily fit if not jammed full (they are just over the 25cm width allowance), but I am wondering if we could get away with my son’s usual cabin bag, which is rigid but measures 40 x 15 x 30). Son is autistic and is determined to have his usual bag (doesn’t do well with change and the whole airport experience is already overwhelming enough), but he hardly packs anything in this bag. Money is tight so I would rather avoid paying £24 for him to bring a practically empty bag just because it is not to Ryanair’s exact dimensions - so just wanted to see if anyone had any recent experiences to share before I pay for extra cases; we already have two checked bags in the hold. Any insight gratefully received!

I have flown with them today and last week and at neither airport (Liverpool and Girona) did I see anyone being asked to measure their bags. I saw some going on that certainly looked bigger than the dimensions allowed.

Thanks so much Sirzy. I’m flying from stansted; you just never know with Ryanair. I am thinking probably best to go with better safe than sorry. But ....

They were checking them last week, it's a £12 fee to bring on a cabin case. But I would call them because his disability may mean they can issue a letter allowing it rather than relying on the people checking you in

You never know with any airline. Assume it will be checked and if it's not, it's a bonus. All that matters is that it fits in the gauge, and if it's not full it will, so nothing to worry about.

40x20x25 is the small personal bag yes?
My docs say the 10 kg hand luggage size is 50x40x20cm.

That’s a good idea stucknoue; I’ll do that. I don’t want to risk it. Any trauma at the airport is to be avoided. I would pay it without a thought but it’s a bit galling paying for a 10k bag to travel with a tiny empty one! Plus my other son, also autistic, is inevitably going to demand his equally small but also just over the dimensions bag if his brother has it. Sigh.

Small bag is 40 x 20 x 25cm but if you pay for 'Priority' boarding you can take another bag as well. Small wheelie suitcase size 50 x 40 x 20 cm. Priority usually costs from €6.
Since the system changed with Ryanair I have rarely seen them check bag sizes, as they have increased revenue with these new rules and don't tend to 'sting' you at the gate, like they used to.

Also, under CAA regulations airports are obliged to help people with hidden disabilities and you should be able to pick up a lanyard to identify this to airport staff, at the Customer Service desk. Upon boarding your son will be less likely to be approached by a member of staff, unless they have had awareness training.

www.caa.co.uk/News/CAA-reports-on-progress-to-support-passengers-with-hidden-disabilities-at-UK-airports/

Here is a link to RYR baggage rules:
www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/baggage/bag-policy