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Comment by jpalawaga | Hacker News Reader

It’s a small bag. 7kg is hardly anything. Like a purse or a laptop. Definitely would fit under the seat in front of you. Since that space is reserved for the ticketed passenger, billing for that really feels like double dipping anyhow.

Good for the EU.

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Ryanair include a "small" carry-on bag (40x25x20cm) that goes under the seat in front of you - they charge for the extra larger carry-on bag that goes in the overhead locker. (We just travelled with Ryanair and their website does try to trick you into paying for the extra bag - as we had bought the 20kg checked-in bags we didn't want the overhead space as well)

A lot of people use only that 7kg carry-on allowance to travel. 7kg can easily hold clothes, toiletries, laptop. Most of the time you can carry a personal item (purse/laptop) in addition to your main bag.

Thing is, the majority of people pay for a carry on allowance or checked-in luggage, so this rule isn't going to make airlines cheaper. The ticket prices will just go up to match.

For me, the main change is not about the weight, but the size

> cabin bag measuring up to 100cm

> as well as an under-the-seat personal item with a maximum size of 40x30x15cm

Right now almost all (if not all) EU lowcosters only allow bags with a volume of around 20 litres. Anything larger costs extra.

7(-9) kg is the standard allowance for overhead luggage. It's not just for purses.

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