With inflation still costing money, some vacationers are looking to save money by packing everything in their carry-on bag for free, rather than paying to check bags. But watch out for the traps!
As the holiday season has begun in France, with thousands of people preparing to book their summer getaways, it is important to be aware of the restrictions on hand luggage items on Ryanair. Indeed, with the cost of living crisis, many travelers are looking for ways to save money, including packing everything in their carry-on bag to avoid checked bag fees. However, before doing this, passengers should be aware of what they can and cannot bring into airports and on board planes.
Musical instruments, wedding dresses, hat boxes. You can carry these items on board, provided they fit within your cabin baggage allowance. The problem is that the dimensions of cabin baggage are generally smaller than those of these objects. In this case, you will need to reserve an additional seat. To do this, you need to purchase a plane ticket and an additional seat. To reserve this additional seat, please enter the word “EXTRA” as the first name and the word “ITEM SEAT” as the last name.
Electronic device batteries. You can travel with your computers and cell phones. But be careful, the list of electronic objects allowed in the cabin is reduced. In particular, vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries (including segways and hoverboards) other than any wheelchair or mobility equipment are prohibited. Likewise, all electronic devices powered by lithium-ion batteries exceeding 160 watt-hours will be refused by Ryanair. Smart bags from which the lithium battery has not been removed are also part of the list of banned products.
Unexpected harmless items. You may not know this, but Ryanair prohibits certain items that you might think are harmless. These include bleach, animal repellent sprays, or even more than a liter in total of edible oil (for example, olive oil) and finally energy-saving light bulbs. energy.
Liquids. There are restrictions in place across the EU which limit the amount of liquids in hand luggage. You can only take small amounts of liquids in hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml each. Liquids must be packaged in a clear, resealable plastic bag with a capacity not exceeding 1 liter.” Liquids include the following items: Water and other drinks, soups and syrups, Pastes (including toothpaste), Creams , lotions and oils, including lip balm and moisturizer, Perfumes, Makeup, including lipsticks and mascara, Sprays, including tanning lotion, Gels (including hair and shower gels), Pressure containers (including including foams and deodorants), Liquid-solid mixtures, Any other item of similar consistency. You can still pack liquids in the baggage you check in, these restrictions only apply to carry-on baggage.