A woman who frequently flies with Ryanair has shared her experience of travelling with a crossbody bag, warning passengers about the airline's one-bag rule and the cabin bag fees.
Sarah, who flies the budget airline monthly, said you might be asked to put your crossbody in your personal bag. This is because only one bag is typically permitted per person.
Ryanair's bag policy
Ryanair's bag policy reads: "All fares include one small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat." 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.
Ryanair's policy makes no specific mention of restrictions on cross-body bags. However, Sarah, who commutes by air, has yet to encounter any issues.
What to expect at the gate
"You will not find the crossbody bag in Ryanair's bag policy; all we know is you can only bring one small, personal bag, otherwise you could face a fine at the gate," she explained. Sarah revealed the fine could be between 46 and 60 euros (£40- £51).
She said: "The most sensible thing I can tell you is if you use a crossbody bag, be prepared to put it inside your small bag." To avoid being hit with this charge, it's wise to ensure there's enough space in your smaller bag to squeeze it in should the need arise.
However, Sarah added, "But based on my actual experience of flying Ryanair, my crossbody bag is small, and it is kept close to my body, which is never challenged by staff, which is great, because modern airline travel means you need your phone and your wallet available at all times."
Passenger reactions
In the comments, one person said: "I usually hide the crossbody bag under my hoodie or jacket! Just to be safe." Another wrote: "It depends on the staff member and how full the crossbody is. I've been asked to put it in my other bag when it looked big and full, but I have noticed tons of people get away with a tiny second crossbody bag."
A third penned: "My mum has been carrying the FULL backpack plus her everyday purse on every flight without fail and has always gotten away with it." A fourth said: "Depends on how rude the gate agents are feeling. 99% of the time it's fine.... And if they are feeling annoying that day, as long as it fits into your backpack, you are fine."
