Airline Ryanair is to allow bigger carry on bag sizes from today on all its flights. 

At 40 x 30 x 20 cm the new size is a third bigger than the EU standard. One carry on bag is allowed on board for free but it is essential that it is of such a size it can be stowed under the seat. With Priority Boarding passengers can bring an extra carry on bag.

Ryanair’s CMO, Dara Brady said: “From today (Thurs, 4 Sept) Ryanair’s new, bigger free carry-on bag is now 33% larger than the EU standard. Our bag sizers at all airports have now been “resized” to accommodate this bigger, free carry-on bag. All passengers wishing to bring a second carry bag can do so by availing of our Priority Boarding service, and passengers can also purchase check-in bags, should they so wish, during their booking process. We hope our customers will enjoy these bigger, free carry-on bag sizes, but any passenger who fails to comply with these new generous limits, will be required to pay the checked in bag fee at the boarding gate.”