# Passengers flying with Ryanair and easyJet could soon benefit from more generous cabin baggage allowances.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Daily Express*

## Key points

- Ryanair must now allow personal bags up to 40 x 30 x 20cm, a 20% size increase.
- EU Parliament has proposed allowing both a personal item and a small cabin bag for free.
- The new baggage rules would apply to all EU-based airlines flying to or from EU airports.
- MEPs are pushing for a law requiring children under 12 to be seated with accompanying adults at no extra cost.

**Companies:** Ryanair, easyJet
**Countries:** UK, EU

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