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Ryanair is expected to drop its already low ticket prices even lower on Black Friday and frequent flyers can't wait to get onboard.
Savvy travellers could also be saving money on cabin bags ahead of Black Friday on November, 24, as luggage prices are set to tumble in the seasonal sale. Ryanair has tighter requirements than its competitors, making it harder to carry your cabin baggage for free.
While the airline only allows one 'small' cabin bag per passenger, additional bags can be added for an extra cost. In order to maximise your packing power, without spending any more than you need to, take a look at these Ryanair-friendly cabin bag deals that are already live ahead of Black Friday.
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How big can an underseat bag be?
Passengers flying with Ryanair can carry one free personal bag no larger than 40x20x25cm that must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.
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Priority and 2 Cabin Bag customers can also bring a small personal bag measuring no more than 40x20x25cm, as well as a 10kg bag measuring no more than 55x40x20cm onboard.
Other airlines may vary depending on the airline, but as a general guide:
- British Airways - One cabin bag measuring no more than 56x40x23cm and one personal item measuring no more than 40x30x15cm. Passengers must be able to lift them into the overhead lockers.
- EasyJet - One cabin bag measuring no more than 45x36x25 and weighing no more than 15kg. Passengers can book an additional large cabin bag measuring no more than 56x45x25, and EasyJet Plus members and passengers who have booked a FLEXI fare are also entitled to bring a large cabin bag onboard
- Jet2 - One piece of hand luggage is free of charge, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg and is no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Passengers can also bring a small, personal item on board.
- TUI Airways - One piece of hand luggage measuring no more than 55x40x20. It must weigh no more than 10kg and be able to be lifted into the overhead locker. One small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag must be able to fit under the seat in front.
- Virgin Atlantic - All tickets include hand baggage measuring no more than 23 x 36 x 56cm as well as a small handbag or laptop bag. They must not weigh more than 10kg
- Wizz Air - All passengers are entitled to bring on 40x30x20cm bag onboard for free. The bag must weigh less than 10kg and fit under the seat in front. Large cabin bags measuring no more than 55x40x23cm can be purchased with Wizz Priority.
Best Ryanair-friendly cabin bags for Black Friday 2023
Despite the more compact dimensions, there are still plenty of pieces of luggage available to meet the strict Ryanair restrictions.
The Narwey cabin bag that went viral on TikTok, for example, is one of our favourites. Simple yet spacious, it can hold enough essentials for a few days away while still being compact enough to pop under the seat in front of you on your Ryanair flight.
The £9.99 Narwey bag is a brilliant bargain buy all year round (Irish Mirror)Available for just £9.99 on Amazon, you can read our review on the Narwey bag here.
Another way to stay within the teeny tiny Ryanair restrictions is to invest in a perfectly sized under-seat backpack. The Ryanair Flight Rucksack also measures 40 x 20 x 25 cm and comes with multiple compartments to keep your gear safe on the go.
The Ryanair Backpack is a bargain at just £16.99 (Amazon)Currently reduced to just £16.99 on Amazon, it has already received plenty of positive reviews with one happy traveller saying "I used it for a Ryanair flight, and I can say that is perfect for short trips, there are a lot of pockets and is not that small.. I definitely recommend this product."
You can buy cabin cases small enough to fit under the seat in front on Ryanair (Amazon)If you are looking for a compact case to pull along beside you through the concourse, there are some brilliant wheeled bags on Amazon that will fit the bill. The Cabin Max Narvik 2.0 Stowaway 20L Trolley Case (£49.95) and the Underseat 2-Wheel Cabin Case (£39.99) are both cute, compact and affordable.
Other great Ryanair-ready cabin bags available to buy today include:
Tripp Full Circle II Grape Flight Bag £15
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The Tripp Full Circle II cabin bag is almost 70% off in the Black Friday sale (Tripp)Perfectly proportioned to meet the Ryanair requirements, this rather snazzy flight bag features a back sleeve strap, meaning it can slide down over the handle of your suitcase to make a convenient travel set.
On the inside, it offers 15 litres of internal space and a zipper pocket for smaller items, while the external pocket is a handy place to pack your passport, mobile phone and other frequently used necessities on the go.
Reduced from £40 to just £15 in the Tripp Black Friday sale, it comes in a rather glorious purple grape colour that will never go amiss in the departures lounge.
Aerolite MiniMax Ryanair
The Aerolite MiniMax Ryanair bag can be pulled online with its two smooth wheels and retractable handle and has been cleverly designed to be used as a cabin case or carried like a backpack.
The compact and lightweight MiniMax from Aerolite (Aerolite)Measuring 40 x 20 x 25cm it has a spacious main compartment, an adjustable front pouch and front pockets for easy access to travel items such as passports, documents and mobile phones.
The MiniMax is currently on sale for half price on the Aerolite website, reduced from £44.99 TO £24.99, making it a brilliant bargain buy. Fans of the Aerolite brand could also choose from a soft-sided cabin bag (£18.99), a compact backpack (£39.99) or a hard-sided holdall (£22.99) all of which have also been discounted.
Antler Chelsea Daypack
The Chelsea daypack is now half-price in the Black Friday sale (Antler)Made by the luxury luggage brand Antler, the premium Antler Chelsea Daypack looks chic and stylish and is compact enough to tuck under the seat in front of you. Available in fashionable colourways, the backpack measures 37 x 26 x 12cm, making it small enough for use on a Ryanair flight.
The super slim backpack features a back sleeve to slot over a suitcase handle and has a zipped, padded pocket to fit a laptop measuring up to 13".
As part of the Antler Black Friday sale, the Chelsea Daypack has been reduced from £100 to just £50, a straight 50% off some of the most sought-after luggage on the runway.
Samsonite Roader Duffle Bag XS
The Samsonite Roader duffel bag is small but perfectly formed (Samsonite)Tiny on the outside but perfectly practical on the inside, this duffel bag from Samsonite will easily fit under the seat in front of you on a Ryanair flight.
Made from recycled materials, it features a spacious main compartment along with one front pocket and an additional side pocket. With its urban styling and lightweight design, this bag would be as useful on the flight as it would be back at the gym.
Available for £55 on the Samsonite website, this particular bag is not included in the Samsonite Black Friday deals. For larger cabin bags and a wide selection of suitcases, Samsonite is expected to drop some incredible deals on the big day itself.
Buy large cabin cases in the Black Friday sales
If you are prepared to pay the additional fee to carry a larger cabin bag onboard your Ryanair flight, or if you are using another airline, you could be looking at cabin bags and cases measuring up to 55 x 40 x 20cm.
With so many more to choose from, you could score big deals on Samsonite, Antler, Tripp, Amazon, John Lewis and more as part of the Black Friday Luggage Sales for 2023.