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Handbag that complies with Ryanair baggage allowance?!

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hecallsmebunny · 20/03/2018 16:41

Can anyone recommend a bag suitable for air travel that's 35x20x20cm or smaller? Ideally a cross body strap. Not thinking anything expensive, just something reasonably stylish to keep purse, passports etc. to hand. I have 2 children, one still in nappies, so usually get about with a huge handbag Grin I do need a smaller bag anyway so getting one I can take on flights would be good!

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MickHucknallspinkpancakes · 20/03/2018 17:09

I took my Jigsaw Stevie leather backpack on Ryanair this weekend.

As an under seat bag.

It's very roomy inside and great robust quality (can carry my small
Laptop in there without the straps feeling like they'll break)

hecallsmebunny · 20/03/2018 17:20

that's lovely MickHucknallspinkpancakes but because of the kids, I will have a luggage size backpack and a suitcase to pull so bag can't be a backpack. Thanks though...may consider for other purposes Wink

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Bejazzled · 20/03/2018 20:12

I bought a Kipling cross body for the very same reason.

My understanding is that you can still take a cabin case on as your only bag? Is that correct - I was planning on packing the Kipling into it and taking it out once on board. I need to keep tampons/towels handy at all times!

MickHucknallspinkpancakes · 21/03/2018 07:52

No, you can only take an under seat bag on the plane unless you book priority now.

So when you arrive with your suitcase and bag, they Tag the suitcase and you put it on the trolley for hold luggage.

MickHucknallspinkpancakes · 21/03/2018 07:54

Here's the new policy...

Handbag that complies with Ryanair baggage allowance?!
Handbag that complies with Ryanair baggage allowance?!
MsMillyMollyMandy · 21/03/2018 08:37

I had this very problem last week when i flew to Dublin for the day. The dimensions are very restrictive and the smallish backpack I had planned to bring was too big. Only one of my handbags met the criteria (an East West Bayswater) but it wasn't ideal for the trip.
I brought anyway, rather than risk a run in with Ryanair staff on the gate on a day which was already going to be rushed and stressful.
From what I observed in the boarding queue, the strict dimension criteria were not applied so i would have got away with my small backpack or any of my handbags.

Bejazzled · 21/03/2018 11:16

Thanks MickHucknall

hecallsmebunny · 26/03/2018 08:47

Sorry for disappearing...thanks MsMillyMollyMandy, I was banking on them not standing there with a measuring tape but likewise don't want to turn up with something excessively big that draws attention - my current day to day one is enormous for nappies, wipes, spare clothes, snacks, drinks, kitchen sink... Grin

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GinandGingerBeer · 26/03/2018 09:06

When I fly cabin bag only I use one of these as it fits loads in it. Including shoes. It fits over the handle of your suitcase so you can be hands free. I put a small habpndbag inside it with my phone, passport, purse etc so I have it to hand
here

GinandGingerBeer · 26/03/2018 09:07

handbag nor hapnbag!

Janek · 02/04/2018 11:08

I know you have posted this in style and beauty, but this one meets the criteria exactly.

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