The previous limit of 40cm x 25cm x 20cm will soon grow to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm, giving holidaymakers a bit more leeway to pack smarter. However, with this additional room comes a cautionary note.

Wizz Air allows one cabin bag as big as Ryanair's new limits – 40cm x 30cm x 20cm, with the same weight limit of 10kg.

Ryanair said that, soon, passengers will be able to bring a larger bag on board, measuring up to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm, without having to pay additional fees.

Tom suggests laying out items on the floor within a 40cm x 30cm outline first, which "provides a real-world view of what fits and helps you assemble your packed modules logically and quickly." ...

Jet2 passengers allowed 6 free luggage items on flights this summer The budget airline allows passengers to take certain luggage items onboard free of charge.

Finally, travellers are advised to "pre-plan your bag", with Tom advising laying everything out on the floor within a 40cm x 30cm outline first, as this "provides a real-world view of what fits ...

The small item should not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 15cm, while the hand luggage should be no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (including handles and wheels) which can weigh up to 23kg.

New rules will mean travellers can take a bag measuring up to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm in the cabin without paying any extra charges. It should weigh less than 10kg, and fit "under the seat in front you." ...

A man issued his honest thoughts about his flight with low-cost airline Ryanair, after being left staggered by the price of a coffee and ham and cheese croissant ...