EU to Standardise Cabin Baggage Rules by Mid-2025 โ€“ Ryanair Increases Free Allowance

06 July 2025 ยท Europe Permit

      • ๐Ÿ“ข Starting mid-2025, the EU will standardise cabin baggage rules to improve passenger rights.

      • ๐ŸŽ’ All passengers will be allowed one cabin bag (max 100 cm in combined size, up to 7 kg) and one personal item, free of charge.

      • ๐Ÿ›ซ These rules will apply to all EU-bound and EU-internal flights, including budget airlines.

      • ๐Ÿ’ถ The move aims to eliminate hidden fees often charged by low-cost carriers for carry-on bags.

      • โš–๏ธ Recent action by Spain, which fined five airlines for excessive baggage charges, helped trigger the EU response.

      • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Children under 12 will now sit with parents for free, and airlines must display all fees upfront.

      • ๐Ÿงณ Ryanair announced it will increase the size of its free personal bag to 40ร—30ร—20 cm starting July 2025.

      • ๐Ÿงฉ This new size exceeds the EUโ€™s minimum standard, offering more space for passengers.

      • โณ These rules are expected to be enforced by the second half of 2025, following final approval.

      • ๐Ÿง  Passengers should still pack efficiently, as airlines may gate-check oversized bags.

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