So, hats off to Ryanair. Seriously. It took them, what, 30 years? But they did it. They listened to the people screaming about bag sizes. (Okay, probably not, but let’s pretend). This is a win for the backpack crowd, the minimalist, and the person who just needs one more souvenir.
Yes, they’ll still charge you for printing your boarding pass. Yes, the seats are still as comfortable as a park bench in December. But for once, the news is good. Your bag just got a little bit bigger, and your wallet didn’t get any lighter.
Pro tip: don’t get greedy. If you bring a bag that’s exactly the right size, you will feel like a hero. If you bring a bag that’s 41cm, you will feel like a fool. Choose wisely, my friends.
Now go forth. Pack your 40x30x20cm bag. Book your €9.99 flight to a random European city. And remember: the real victory isn’t the extra space – it’s the look on your face when you walk past the gate agent with a confident, smug little smile. You’ve earned it.
Safe travels, you magnificent packer, you. May your socks always be dry, your bag always fit, and your holiday always be full of surprisingly good airport pastries.
