A TikTok user has shared a travel hack that she claims allows passengers to bring an extra bag on a Ryanair flight without paying additional fees. The video, posted by @missb_2, shows her at an airport gate wearing a small backpack that complies with Ryanair's free hand luggage allowance. She then covers the backpack with a bulky coat and puts a larger rucksack over it, effectively hiding the smaller bag.
The trick has divided opinion online, with some users praising its ingenuity while others question its effectiveness. However, airport security does not enforce airline baggage policies, as they serve the airport and not individual carriers. Passengers must still adhere to security rules, such as the 100ml liquid restriction.
Ryanair allows one small personal bag (40x20x25cm) for free. To bring a second bag, passengers must pay for 'Priority & 2 Cabin bags', which includes a 10kg wheelie bag (55x40x20cm). The airline is known for strict enforcement of its hand luggage policy, but this hack may offer a way around it for some travellers.
