Ryanair bans duty free alcohol in cabinHowever, many people think that rules are meant to be broken, so you do sometimes see people consuming their own duty free alcohol… especially on Ryanair.
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Your duty-free bag is permitted in the cabin along with your cabin bags. Lithium battery operated devices such as drones and quadcopters are accepted for carriage in the cabin once the battery does not exceed 160-watt hours.
The budget airline has stated that it is not banning booze, but passengers will not be able to open any alcohol purchased in duty-free on board the plane. A spokesperson for the airline said: “We are not 'banning' or 'confiscating' duty-free alcohol at boarding gates.
While passengers are still allowed to bring most duty-free alcohol on the plane, as long as it is in a 3.4-ounce container or less, they can no longer take advantage of sipping on their purchase during the flight.
Most airlines don't have set limits for how much you can drink or what you can order, but it's important to remember that the flight attendants are there to keep you safe, not be your personal bartender. If you do want to enjoy a few drinks, keep your order as simple as possible.
Wine and hard alcohol in your carry-on or cabin baggage is generally NOT allowed. This is because liquids in quantities larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) cannot be placed in your carry-on. An exception to the carry-on rule is made for wine and other spirits purchased in duty-free stores beyond security checkpoints.
Ryanair gives examples of a 'handbag, laptop bag or small backpack'. The airline states it cannot be larger than 40 x 20 x 25 centimeters (15.7 x 7.9 x 9.8 inches), but there is no weight limit. It should be stored under the seat in front of you.
Ryanair allows passengers to pack toiletries and make up into their hand luggage provided all liquids are in containers of no more than 100 ml. In addition, all liquids must be within one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with dimensions of no more than 20 cm x 20 cm.
There is NO limit to what size or quantity of liquids you can take in your checked (hold) luggage - as long as the liquids are not prohibited. If the suitcase you refer to is going to be checked in, you don't need to put your liquids in a 20x20cm bag and you don't need to worry about keeping them under the 100ml limit.
For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.
If you open it at the gate or onboard, airline staff will confiscate your purchase, empty the liquor or perfume and throw out your candy or tobacco. Your goods will meet the same fate if you show up at your final destination and a customs agent sees that you've opened the bag or its contents.
Yes, Ryanair flights do have food onboard, but it's not included in the ticket price. You can purchase meals and drinks onboard, and there is a selection of sandwiches, snacks and drinks available. The products available vary by flight, so it's best to check in advance what you can purchase while you're flying.