A holiday expert has posted a video testing a £25 suitcase from Primark against Ryanair cabin size rules, with the airline's sizing having just been updated. Not only is the suitcase inexpensive, but the wheels can be removed to help it meet the size requirements.
Ryanair's Bag Rules
Ryanair is one of the most popular airlines in the UK, offering low-cost flights to many destinations. Its bag rules state: "All fares include one small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat." Talking about the free bag, it adds that the small personal bag "such as a handbag or laptop bag" must adhere to its measurements and "fit under the seat in front of you. If you need additional baggage allowance, there are various options available to you."
It adds: "Additional options include Priority boarding with a second 10kg cabin bag, checked bags of 10kg, 20kg (up to 3), or 23kg (1 allowed). Infants have no cabin allowance but may bring a 5kg baby bag and two baby equipment items free."
Travel Expert's Test
Focusing on the small personal bag size, Chelsea Dickenson has created five TikTok videos about the case alone. The travel expert, who has appeared on shows like This Morning to share her tips, said she loves the suitcase and is "genuinely impressed with the quality for something that's fairly affordable."
When she tried fitting the case into the baggage size checker, it didn't fit until she removed the wheels. It also stayed below the red line, suggesting it met the airline's size rules, and she got through security without any issues. She also showed that it fits neatly under the seat, calling it "super slim."
And if you're wondering where you pop the wheels, she reveals: "It comes with a cloth bag that you can pop the wheels into. These are best put in your pocket - so remember to wear something with pockets big enough! Otherwise, you could pop it back in the suitcase." But be careful. In one of her videos, she says she lost a wheel and tells people to make sure it clicks back on properly when reattaching it.
Consequences of Oversized Bags
Ryanair states: "You must adhere strictly to the baggage allowance on your booking. If your small bag or 10kg cabin bag does not fit in the baggage sizers, it will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available, placed in the hold of the aircraft for a fee at the level set out in our Regulations." You will be required to leave your bags at the aircraft steps, in the gate bag trolley, or as directed by Ryanair agents, for stowage in the hold.
