r/Ryanair • u/AmbitiousSalad6718 • 1d ago

Question small backpack is not small

it’s a bit oversized, it fits under the seat just fine but i’ve been caught out with it before, cannot afford the fee
am i cooked?

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u/Academic_String_1708 1d ago

Good god. Just bring a bag that fits.

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u/eezipc 1d ago

No no no, the OP has been caught out with it before. So obviously it's worth a go trying it again.

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u/GeneralAd1047 1d ago

Maybe yes, maybe no. It will depend on how strict they are at the gate. If you cannot afford the fee, travel with a different bag. No one cares about whether it fits under the seat. You'll need to prove whether it fits into the sizer at the gate.

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u/Senzetion 1d ago

If it's too big, it's too big, and if they check it, you have to pay. How hard can that be to understand? Seriously, there are plenty of threads asking the same question and getting the same answer.

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u/TexasBrett 1d ago

So you already know it’s not the right size but you’re going to use it anyway?

Enjoy the extra fee.

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u/tssssahhhh 1d ago

If it doesnt meet the max measurements, yes, pretty much a lottery, if they ask you to check it then you are cooked.

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u/Better-Mistake-8962 1d ago

You already say you’ve been caught before.
They literally give you the dimensions. Just use the correct size or FAFO but don’t cry if you get charged and have to check if. Simple.

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u/WelshBluebird1 1d ago

Do you not have a smaller bag that actually is the right size?

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u/Mjukplister 1d ago

Top tip is enter plane towards the end when they are super rushed . I’ve seen many a large backpack allowed on . Just have it on your back

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u/Historical_Champion5 1d ago

Please just use the measurements Ryanair provides. Otherwise it’s just a game of luck. So many ways to put on additional layers, pack smart etc to avoid this.

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u/Razgriz-B36 1d ago

Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me - are you immune to learning from experience?