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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I got the viral Primark under seat bag and wanted to see how much it fits inside & the results surprised me
RYANAIR and easyJet are known for being ruthless with their luggage allowance - but could Primark's viral underseat bag be the answer? TikTok user Pia Blossom decided to put it to the test and see how much the Advertisement 4 Pia Blossom tried Primark's viral £25 under seat bag to see how much she could fit in it Credit: tiktok/@piablossom_x 4 She was pleasantly surprised that it fit in a range of items Credit: tiktok/@piablossom_x It's also ideal for EasyJet customers, with their under-seat cabin bag's maximum dimensions being 45x36x20cm, including handles and wheels. The airline claims this size allows you to 'bring all the essentials for a short trip' - but Pia decided to see if this was true for her. Heading to Primark she shared: 'This whole suitcase apparently fits as your small cabin bag — as in your underseat bag, the free bag in a plane. Advertisement More on Primark 'I am a chronic overpacker that refuses to pay for luggage, so this is ideal. 'Shall we see how much we can fit in it? Getting to work, Pia managed to add a 'couple of dresses, a couple of jackets, cardigan, underwear, spare bra and [two pairs of] summery shoes.' On her Advertisement Most read in Fabulous 'I almost forgot pyjamas, but we got them in there, too. 'This is closing much easier than I thought it would, which feels like a challenge to put more in. Shoppers rush to snap up Primark's 'underseat suitcase' which is perfect for holidays & it also has removable wheels if you need it to be even smaller 'I am so impressed with that.' TikTok viewers were impressed with the bag capacity, and her video has racked up over 34,000 likes. Advertisement One said: 'I actually bought this recently and it fit a ton of clothes.' Another added: 'if you learn to fold/roll your clothes like the (Ranger Roll) you will get your entire wardrobe of tops in there.' A third commented: 'i managed to fit 6 days worth of clothes in mine.' Removable wheels 4 Primark's case has been racking up a region of fans Credit: TikTok/@primarkcardiff1 Advertisement 4 The suitcase's wheels can be easily removed to make the dimensions smaller Credit: TikTok/@primarkcardiff1 Primark bag's wheels are 'easy click', so they can be detached in seconds on the plane if you need. The hardshell suitcase even includes a handy bag for storing the wheels during the flight. Inside the suitcase there are a number of different zipped compartments to make packing easier. Advertisement The bags also won't break the bank, costing just £25 each and saving you having to pay for any luggage on the flight. For easy transportation to and from the airport, the suitcase has four swivel wheels to make it glide effortlessly no matter the weather or road conditions. If you are not able to get to a Primark, Holiday packing tips Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: 'My girls are getting older, they're 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say 'this is what you need' and they follow the list. 'And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them 'you can have whatever you want in there as long as it's not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that's their 'home away from home' items.' 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you've just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you're trying to get a lot of items into your case, it's a space saver. 'Packing cubes are great - for example, I'm going on holiday with my three kids and we're all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we've arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: 'When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. 'Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don't leave it."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Ryanair adds new flight from Scotland after axing five popular European routes
Plus, the full list of new Ryanair routes this summer revealed FLIGHT NEWS Ryanair adds new flight from Scotland after axing five popular European routes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RYANAIR has added a new route to its Scottish flight plan in time for a winter getaway - after it axed five routes to popular European destinations. Many holidaygoers will be planning to jet off for a holiday during the colder months for a nice break away. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The new route will fly from Edinburgh Airport Credit: Andrew Barr So the budget airline's news that direct flights will take off from Edinburgh to Rzeszów, in Poland, couldn't come at a better time. The new twice-weekly flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays, giving passengers the ideal excuse to travel before Christmas. The new service is set to launch on October 27, 2025, and experts say it will provide direct access to a region with a strong Polish community presence in the UK. Anton Radchenko, Aviation Expert and Founder of AirAdvisor, said the new route is "giving communities exactly what they need", adding that this is something that Ryanair is "quietly mastering". However, he warned that "passengers need to be cautious" because "seasonal or niche routes are the first to disappear if bookings fall short." The warning comes after the budget airline axed five routes from its Maastricht base, which is popular among British holidaymakers. Bosses at Ryanair said it came after the airport substantially increased costs, making it one of the most expensive airports in Europe. All flights to and from the airport, including routes to Alicante, Bari, Girona, Porto, and Zadar, are cancelled from October 26. Anton said: "Ryanair's route reshuffle sends two clear signals: regional airports in the UK are getting more love, while underperforming bases like Maastricht are being cut loose. "For UK passengers, this creates more direct options from places like Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Norwich, but also leaves them exposed to short-notice route cancellations. 'It's very important' - Ryanair's 'baggage sizers' warning to Irish passengers ahead of busy Easter break amid €75 fine "The launch of Edinburgh–Rzeszów may not make headlines like Rome or Barcelona, but it offers something Ryanair is quietly mastering: giving communities exactly what they need. "The VFR traffic here is strong, and the airline knows it. However, passengers need to be cautious because seasonal or niche routes are the first to disappear if bookings fall short. "What's important to remember is that when routes are cancelled more than 14 days in advance, passengers aren't eligible for compensation under EU261. "Only refunds or rerouting are guaranteed. And with other airlines like easyJet or Wizz Air already operating near capacity on similar routes, UK passengers could face price hikes and availability issues. "My top advice is to book early on new routes, watch for red flags on unpopular ones, and don't wait too long to rebook if your flight gets axed. "And always keep track of your rights: free meals, hotel accommodation, and airport transport are still owed for delays over two–four hours, depending on the flight length, even if compensation isn't.' Full list of new Ryanair routes this summer HERE is a full list of all the new Ryanair routes flying from the UK this summer: Aberdeen - Alicante (April) Aberdeen - Krakow (April 2) Bournemouth – Chania (June 1) Bournemouth – Fuerteventura (April 1) Bournemouth – Rhodes (June 4) Bristol – Toulouse (May 3) Edinburgh – Funchal (March 30) Glasgow – Malta (April 1) London Stansted – Bodrum (March 19) London Stansted – Clermont-Ferrand (April 20) London Stansted – Dalaman (June 2) London Stansted – Linz (March 24) London Stansted – Munster (May 20) London Stansted – Reggio Calabria (March 19) Manchester – Rabat (March) Manchester – Toulouse (March 31) Ryanair's CCO Jason McGuinness said: 'Ryanair is disappointed to announce the removal of all our flights to Maastricht Airport from 26 October 2025, which comes as a result of the Airport's excessive cost increases and the Dutch Govt's soaring aviation taxes of almost €30 per passenger, which have increased by +275% since 2021. "These significant cost increases make Maastricht Airport one of the most expensive airports in Europe and completely uncompetitive compared to other countries and low-cost airports elsewhere in Europe, who are reducing airport costs and abolishing aviation taxes to stimulate traffic recovery and growth. "Ryanair continues to grow traffic (this year from 200m to 206m) by offering unbeatable low fares to customers across Europe at airports that have low access costs. "Maastricht's sky-high costs are damaging its connectivity, as evidenced by the Airport's failure to recover its traffic post-Covid, lagging far behind the rest of Europe at just 50% of pre-Covid traffic in 2024 – a figure set to fall even further following Ryanair's exit.'
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Passengers could see higher fares' as court forces Ryanair to repay customer's hand luggage fees
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RYANAIR has been ordered to refund a passenger £124, after a court has ruled hand luggage as an essential and should not incur extra fees. A Spanish court has ruled that hand luggage is an essential part of air travel and ordered Ryanair to refund a passenger after they charged them £124 for their hand luggage, across five flights. 2 Ryanair has been ordered to pay a passenger back £124 Credit: Getty The air traveller will be reimbursed for fees they were made to pay to carry hand luggage, on flights between 2019 and 2024. The judge expressed that her decision followed a 2014 ruling by a top EU court that stated hand luggage "must, in principle, be considered an indispensable element of passenger transport and that its carriage cannot, therefore, be subject to a price supplement", reports Mail Online. The passenger's claim was also backed by Spanish consumer rights organisations Facua. This is the latest in a stream of cases between Spanish lawmakers and low-cost airlines. Read more on Ryanair GROUNDED Ryanair warns more flights could be scrapped to Spain - meaning pricier hols In October, Ryanair was also fined and forced to pay the legal fees for two customers who had not foreseen the cost when they bought their tickets. The passengers, who had paid for four flights with the airline, complained that at check-in the airline charged them an additional €96 (£80.94) for carry-on baggage. According to the Mail, Spanish lawyer Isaac Guijarro, who represented the passengers, said the ruling was a "huge win for travellers everywhere". The lawyer used Article 97 of Spain's Air Navigation law for his defence. The article states that airlines are "obliged to transport not only the passenger, but also, and without charging anything for it, the objects and hand luggage that they carry" with them. Isaac said: "They can only deny boarding of these items for security reasons, linked to the weight or size of the object, but in this case they were typical cabin suitcases' that did not exceed 55x35x25cm." Airport mistakes to avoid: From gate delays to overpriced currency exchange He also explained that the airline had ignored previous complaints and requests, leaving his clients with no choice but to go to court. The court then ruled that Ryanair had shown "recklessness" in forcing the passengers to go to court and that the airline had to also pay the travellers' legal fees. The position of airlines and Spain's Airline Association (ALA) is that charging for hand luggage is legal because it is enshrined in EU law. The law states: "Community air carriers and, on the basis of the principle of reciprocity, third country air carriers shall freely determine fares and rates for intra-Community air services." According to Ryanair's website, the airline's carry on bag policy is that passengers are entitled to a free small bag "which must fit under the seat in front of you" and "can be a handbag, laptop back or backpack". What does the ruling mean for British travellers? Lisa Minot, The Sun's head of travel weighs in on the ruling. THE SPANISH court's ruling against Ryanair may seem like a cause for celebration but don't think things will change any time soon for UK passengers. Lawyers in Spain have been using EU and Spanish laws that enshrine the right to hand-luggage but the quibble comes down to the size of the bag. Right now, you can take a small under-seat bag on any Ryanair flight for free - as long as it measures no more than 40cm/25cm/20cm. That will cover off a large handbag or small rucksack and technically, if you pack VERY carefully, would be good for a short break. But anything bigger will incur a fee. The issue in this case was the fact the passenger - and Spanish law - thought a standard hand luggage wheelie case of 55cm/35cm/25cm should be allowed. Ryanair started charging for hand luggage back in 2018 - like all no-frills, low-cost airlines, their profits come not from the price of the flight but all the extras they charge. In 2023, Ryanair made 4.2billiion euros through ancillary sales - things like luggage, seat reservations and speedy boarding. That accounted for more than 45per cent of the airline's total revenue for the year. Compare that to the fact that ancillaries made up just 25per cent of Ryanair's revenue in 2015 and you can see how those extras really add up to the airline's profits and bottom line. But forcing Ryanair to change their pricing will only lead to higher base-line fares across the board for everyone. Where UK authorities should be focusing their attention is making sure passengers are not confused by the fact every airline seems to have different rules on what can and cannot be included in the basic fare. Even the differences in the luggage sizes deemed acceptable are dizzying. Standard sizing for a free bag and what is deemed a cabin bag would go a long way towards consumers being able to compare fairly what is and isn't included in the price they are shown when they first look for flights. The measurement restrictions are 40cm by 20cm by 25cm. The website also states that excess baggage will cost £13 per extra kilo, at the airport, call centre or kiosk - whilst easyJet charges £12 per extra kilo and Wizz Air charges £10.96 per extra kilo. The Sun has contacted Ryanair for comment. A dad was also left furious after Ryanair charges him £100 for 'illegal' baggage rule. Plus, the best tips for flying with budget airlines from 'free' legroom seats to cheap food hacks.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Passengers could see higher fares' as court forces Ryanair to repay customer's hand luggage fees
RYANAIR has been ordered to refund a passenger £124, after a court has ruled hand luggage as an essential and should not incur extra fees. A Spanish court has ruled that hand luggage is an essential part of air travel and ordered Ryanair to refund a passenger after they charged them £124 for their hand luggage, across five flights. 2 Ryanair has been ordered to pay a passenger back £124 Credit: Getty The air traveller will be reimbursed for fees they were made to pay to carry hand luggage, on flights between 2019 and 2024. The judge expressed that her decision followed a 2014 ruling by a top EU court that stated hand luggage "must, in principle, be considered an indispensable element of passenger transport and that its carriage cannot, therefore, be subject to a price supplement", reports The passenger's claim was also backed by Spanish consumer rights organisations Facua. This is the latest in a stream of cases between Spanish lawmakers and Read more on Ryanair In October, The passengers, who had paid for four flights with the airline, complained that at check-in the airline charged them an additional €96 (£80.94) for According to the Mail, Spanish lawyer Isaac Guijarro, who represented the passengers, said the ruling was a "huge win for travellers everywhere". The lawyer used Article 97 of Spain's Air Navigation law for his defence. Most read in News Travel The article states that airlines are "obliged to transport not only the passenger, but also, and without charging anything for it, the objects and hand luggage that they carry" with them. Isaac said: "They can only deny boarding of these items for security reasons, linked to the weight or size of the object, but in this case they were typical Airport mistakes to avoid: From gate delays to overpriced currency exchange He also explained that the airline had ignored previous complaints and requests, leaving his clients with no choice but to go to court . The court then ruled that Ryanair had shown "recklessness" in forcing the passengers to go to court and that the airline had to also pay the travellers ' legal fees. The position of airlines and Spain 's Airline Association (ALA) is that charging for hand luggage is legal because it is enshrined in EU law . The law states: "Community air carriers and, on the basis of the principle of reciprocity, third country air carriers shall freely determine fares and rates for intra-Community air services." According to Ryanair's website, the airline's carry on bag policy is that passengers are entitled to a What does the ruling mean for British travellers? Lisa Minot, The Sun's head of travel weighs in on the ruling. THE SPANISH court's ruling against Ryanair may seem like a cause for celebration but don't think things will change any time soon for UK passengers. Lawyers in Spain have been using EU and Spanish laws that enshrine the right to hand-luggage but the quibble comes down to the size of the bag. Right now, you can take a small under-seat bag on any Ryanair flight for free - as long as it measures no more than 40cm/25cm/20cm. That will cover off a large handbag or small rucksack and technically, if you pack VERY carefully, would be good for a short break. But anything bigger will incur a fee. The issue in this case was the fact the passenger - and Spanish law - thought a standard hand luggage wheelie case of 55cm/35cm/25cm should be allowed. Ryanair started charging for hand luggage back in 2018 - like all no-frills, low-cost airlines, their profits come not from the price of the flight but all the extras they charge. In 2023, Ryanair made 4.2billiion euros through ancillary sales - things like luggage, seat reservations and speedy boarding. That accounted for more than 45per cent of the airline's total revenue for the year. Compare that to the fact that ancillaries made up just 25per cent of Ryanair's revenue in 2015 and you can see how those extras really add up to the airline's profits and bottom line. But forcing Ryanair to change their pricing will only lead to higher base-line fares across the board for everyone. Where UK authorities should be focusing their attention is making sure passengers are not confused by the fact every airline seems to have different rules on what can and cannot be included in the basic fare. Even the differences in the luggage sizes deemed acceptable are dizzying. Standard sizing for a free bag and what is deemed a cabin bag would go a long way towards consumers being able to compare fairly what is and isn't included in the price they are shown when they first look for flights. The measurement restrictions are 40cm by 20cm by 25cm. The website also states that The Sun has contacted Ryanair for comment. A Plus, 2 Ryanair allows passengers to have one small cabin bag for free Credit: Getty
The Journal
14-05-2025
- The Journal
Ryanair passenger fined €3,230 after 'inexcusable behaviour' led to flight diversion
A RYANAIR PASSENGER has received a €3,230 fine after causing disruption on a flight that led to it being diverted. The passenger was flying on FR4204 from Glasgow to Kraków on 30 June 2024. The flight was diverted to an airport in Rzeszów, another Polish city around 170km east of Kraków, after what Ryanair described as 'inexcusable behaviour'. Advertisement The aircraft was carrying 191 passengers and six crew members. The disruptive passenger was offloaded in Rzeszów. A Ryanair spokesperson said the airline welcomed the decision of the Kraków district court, saying that it 'demonstrates just one of the many consequences that passengers who disrupt flights will face as part of Ryanair's zero tolerance policy'. 'It is unacceptable that passengers are suffering unnecessary disruption as a result of one unruly passenger's behaviour. Yet this was regrettably the case for passengers on this flight from Glasgow to Kraków in June 2024, which was forced to divert to Rzeszów as a result of an individual passenger's disruptive behaviour,' the spokesperson said. 'We hope this action will deter further disruptive behaviour on flights so that passengers and crew can travel in a comfortable and respectful environment.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
