UK tourists flying with Ryanair have been warned against overpacking as it could see them turned away at the airport gate. Ryanair has strict rules in place when it comes to luggage and passengers who don't comply risk extra charges of up to £75. Ryanair's baggage policy states that every customer is permitted to bring a small personal bag on board with them as standard.
This could be a handbag, laptop back or backpack, however it must measure within 40x20x25cm in order to fit under an airplane seat, such as this £21 Amazon best-selling Ryanair bag . Travellers wanting to bring a 'large' cabin bag on board will have to pay to upgrade to Priority Boarding. This includes a small personal bag as well as a 55x40x20cm bag weighing up to 10kg, such as this Ryanair Priority-approved Brixham Cabin Bag from luxury suitcase brand Antler, which currently has £51 off in the sale.
Passengers can also pay more to add a checked-in suitcase. READ MORE: UK tourists warned of 'big change' affecting holidays to Spain and Greece as date confirmed Ryanair has warned its customers to 'adhere strictly' to the baggage allowance on their booking, or face an additional fee at the airport. The airline has baggage sizers placed at all of its boarding gates and staff are known to check bags against passengers' boarding passes to ensure people haven't brought more than their paid-for allowance.
Holidaymakers whose bags exceed the limit will be charged a Gate Bag Fee of up to £75. Those who refuse to p.