If you’ve ever flown with Ryanair, you’ll know the airline is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you can fly across Europe for less than the price of dinner. On the other hand… fees, fees, and more fees. Ryanair check in fee? Yep. Printing your boarding pass? Fee! Now, there’s a brand-new rule you don’t want to ignore:

Flying budget airlines in 2025 is all about strategy. Cabin bag restrictions are stricter than ever, airport prices are wild, and comfort isn’t exactly a priority if you’re crammed into a Ryanair 737 middle seat. That’s why I’ve built a kit of travel essentials I never leave home without. These aren’t gimmicks, they’re the exact items that get me through EasyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair and beyond, without extra baggage fees, sore legs, or losing my sanity. Here’s my top 10.

If you’ve ever flown with Ryanair, you know their rules can sometimes be a bit... much.