A TikTok user has highlighted Primark's £25 suitcase, complete with detachable wheels, as a budget-friendly option for travellers who regularly fly with Ryanair. The case, which measures 48.5cm x 30cm x 20cm, fits within Ryanair's priority cabin bag allowance of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (up to 10kg).
How the suitcase meets Ryanair's rules
Ryanair Priority allows passengers to bring a 55cm x 40cm x 20cm cabin bag (up to 10kg) for the overhead locker, plus a small personal under-seat bag. The under-seat personal bag must measure 40cm x 30cm x 20cm. The Primark suitcase, with its detachable wheels, reportedly allows travellers to pass through the priority lane without spending extra money at the gate.
In a TikTok clip, user Denic joked, "Ryanair has got nothing on me," as she removed the wheels from her pink suitcase and tested it against the recommended measurements. It slotted in perfectly, allowing her to board without stress or hassle.
Mixed reactions in the comments
Commenters had mixed views. One clarified the baggage rules: "The top hole is a personal bag (small bag 40 x 30 x 20, no maximum weight, but you have to carry it yourself). You can only take 1 per person. But you have 2, the one in the hole on top and the one on the floor next to you. The bottom hole is the carry-on bag (the name speaks for itself, 55 x 40 x 20, 10kg)."
Another commenter wrote: "Acting like you tricked Ryanair when you bought a suitcase specifically sized for Ryanair?" A second hit back: "It's still better than paying 70€ for 2cm." A third added: "If your luggage is going in the top bin, that suggests it's your handbag allowance, so what are you doing with the second bag? If you've paid for overhead, then you've just demonstrated what a completely useless feature that is, as such a small bag would easily have fit in the bigger bin with the wheels." Others called the bag a smart idea.
Ryanair's baggage policy
Ryanair travellers can carry a free cabin bag no larger than 40 x 30 x 20cm, provided it fits under the seat in front. Upgrading to priority allows passengers to keep a small under-seat bag plus a larger 10kg trolley bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) in the cabin. Alternatively, a 10kg bag can be checked in and dropped at the airport desk before security. For checked baggage, options include a 20kg or 23kg bag. No single checked bag can exceed 32kg, and excess weight can lead to an airport fee.
