Holidaymakers who last flew with Ryanair, EasyJet or WizzAir before 2018 have been warned about changes to hand luggage rules - or risk an unexpected charge before their next flight. There have been a few noticeable changes to cabin bag rules in recent years, meaning passengers flying with certain airlines are now more restricted on how much luggage they're allowed to take on the plane. Travellers face having their bags rejected at the gate if they're not clued up on the rules and may have to pay an additional charge of up to £70.
Three budget airlines - Ryanair , EasyJet and Wizz Air - have slashed the size of their standard carry-on luggage since 2018 by up to 50%, as reported by the BBC . Read more: Ryanair passengers warned after some UK tourists charged £70 at airport gate Ryanair's cutbacks have been the steepest, dropping by 55%. Customers were previously able to bring a 55x40x20cm bag with them as standard six years ago.
They're not only allowed a 'small personal bag' measuring no more than 40x20x25cm. Wizz Air's hand luggage allowance has dropped from 55 x 40 x 23 cm to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, while EasyJet once gave flyers a complimentary carry-on allowance of 56x45x25 cm. That has since been cut to a 45x36x20cm bag.
Some airlines including Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air now charge passengers to upgrade to a larger cabin bag. They also use 'bag sizers' at check-in desks and airport gates and may ask holidaymakers to prove their bag fits the size requirements. If a hand lu.