Side-by-side
| Rule | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair free allowance | 40 × 30 × 20 cm personal bag | One small bag under the seat |
| Common European baseline | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Ryanair allows 5 cm more depth |
| Ryanair Priority | Extra 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg bag | Separate overhead entitlement |
| EU 2026 reform | Hand-baggage allowance shown before booking | Clearer comparison, not a universal free trolley |
What is free today?
Ryanair’s official policy says every fare includes one small 40 × 30 × 20 cm personal bag that must fit under the seat. Priority & 2 Cabin Bags adds the second overhead item.
Bottom line: Ryanair already exceeds the 40 × 30 × 15 cm baseline for its free personal item. The practical remaining question is whether your ticket includes a separate overhead bag.
What changes under the EU reform?
The final Council summary requires fares to show the hand-baggage allowance by default before booking begins. This targets surprise pricing and makes fare comparison clearer. It does not state that Ryanair’s Priority trolley becomes free for every passenger.