If you fly low-cost airlines regularly, you’ll know that “cheap flight” doesn’t always mean cheap experience especially when it comes to luggage. Over the years I’ve tested more cabin bags than I care to count, from spontaneous Ryanair weekends to last-minute Wizz Air getaways and countless easyJet city hops. And while the fares might be similar, the baggage rules in 2025 are definitely not.

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:

But as of 2025, Ryanair has quietly updated its rules. The Ryanair hand luggage allowance has increased slightly, with the maximum free cabin bag size now set at 40 x 30 x 20 cm. It may not sound like a huge change, but this adjustment makes a real difference for travellers. In fact, it brings Ryanair more in line with other low-cost airlines like easyJet and Wizz Air, making it easier to choose a cabin bag that works across multiple carriers.

the Cabin Max Metz Backpack fits the personal luggage free allowance when travelling low cost airlines around Europe with a decent capacity.