How has Ryanair changed its cabin baggage rule and will other airlines do it too?

Airline increases size of free cabin bag by 20% in time for summer holidays as rivals align with EU rules

The size change represents a 20% increase in volume and means Ryanair will be accepting free bags one-third bigger than the new EU minimum.

For all but the most seasoned travellers the metal bag sizers used by budget airlines have become an instrument of fear due to the heavy financial penalty incurred if hand baggage is too big to fit.

But as the summer holiday season gets under way there is some good news for those who struggle to travel light: Ryanair has announced it is increasing the size of the small “personal” bag you can take in the cabin for free by 20%.