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# Airplane Cabin-Friendly Luggage
The 'RyanMax' Compact Travel Bags Help You Avoid Baggage Fees

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-18 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-travel-bags
References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/compact-travel-bag/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smartgear/ryanmax-travel-backpack-bag-avoid-airline-baggage)

Carry-on luggage quickly became popular in the face of increasing baggage fees but is now being faced with fees of its own, so the 'RyanMax' compact travel bags have been designed to help you continue to avoid unnecessary fees.

The bags come in two size options that are intended to be perfect for your distinct travel needs with the smaller option being approved for use as a [personal item bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/size-my-bag) on many airlines. Each one is outfitted with a completely hollow interior that helps to maximize all space within the bag instead of wasting it on too much padding, separators or other unnecessary materials.

The 'RyanMax' compact travel bags seek to help travelers remain agile in the face of increasing airline fees and help them avoid unnecessary expenses.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Carry-on Luggage Alternatives:** Designing compact and lightweight travel bags that meet airline requirements can disrupt the traditional carry-on luggage market.
- **Space Optimization:** Maximizing interior space by eliminating excessive padding and separators in travel bags can lead to innovative storage solutions in various industries.
- **Cost-saving Travel Accessories:** Creating travel bags that help consumers avoid airline fees can spark disruptive innovation in the travel accessory industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Travel:** Designing innovative compact travel bags can revolutionize the way people pack and travel, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
- **Consumer Goods:** Developing space-optimized bags can inspire new product designs and packaging techniques in the consumer goods industry.
- **Airline:** Introducing carry-on luggage alternatives can encourage airlines to revisit their baggage policies and enhance customer experience.

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