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Ryanair cabin baggage: how does it work?

By November 13, 2022 11:22 amCompagnies

Also known as hand luggage, cabin baggage is a travel bag that accompanies the passenger on the plane. Cabin baggage is different from hold baggage. They are subject to very specific air transport regulations, especially in terms of dimensions and weight. In this article, you'll find useful information on Ryanair cabin baggage.

Priority travel with Ryanair cabin baggage

Ryanair's cabin baggage offers you a number of advantages, allowing you to travel with complete peace of mind, far from the hassle of queuing and wasting time. With the priority option and the two cabin baggage items offered by Ryanair, you can board the aircraft via the priority line, and carry on your person a bag in 40x20x25 cm format. This bag is usually stored under the seat in front of the passenger.

What's more, with this Ryanair option, all passengers who make this choice can board with an additional 10 kg bag, respecting the required dimensions of 55 cm×40 cm×20 cm. This bag is stowed high above the passenger's seat on the plane. This option saves passengers an enormous amount of time at their destination. No more waiting for luggage on arrival!

What can you put in Ryanair cabin baggage?

According to the Ryanair baggage policyThe passenger can travel with certain belongings. However varied, they must comply with current regulations. All passengers are given the opportunity to travel with their own medication, free of charge, on presentation of a medical certificate to the Ryanair medical team. These medicines will be carried in the hand luggage if necessary.

You also have the option of transporting the ashes of your deceased loved ones as hand luggage, over and above your usual baggage allowance. This is subject to presentation of the death and cremation certificate. You can still spend time with your loved ones during your trip.

Perfumes and deodorants are also allowed by Ryanair in cabin baggage, unless they are packed in 100 ml containers, as they are considered liquids. Make-up tools are also allowed in cabin baggage, but when they are in liquid mode, such as foundation, they must be packed in transparent containers (20cm×20cm) of 100ml maximum.

Cabin baggage for children: how does it work?

Ryanair offers adults traveling with children aged between 8 days and 23 months the possibility of carrying an infant bag weighing no more than 5 kg. For children, you can take along a stroller, car seat or booster seat. Children occupying a seat are subject to the same cabin baggage rules.

To sum up, it is important to know that each airline has its own requirements in terms of managing cabin baggage. If you want to have a good experience with Ryanair, it's a good idea to take a look at the rules governing baggage in general, and cabin baggage in particular.

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