Ryanair has just launched a new offensive to reduce its operating costs. The low-cost airline has updated its terms and conditions. Spotted by the media outlet Dublin Live, this discreet change now includes a €100 fine for customers who arrive at the airport less than 40 minutes before their flight. Objective: to ensure just-in-time operations, by limiting delays attributable to absent-minded passengers.
In the airline's new T&Cs, Article 6 now states: "Your checked baggage must be deposited at the baggage drop-off counter no later than 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Baggage drop-off counters open two hours before the scheduled departure time. Check-in counters close strictly 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time, unless otherwise notified before the flight departs."
What is charged (among other things)
- Cabin baggage: €20 to €60
- Hold baggage: €10 to €60 up to 20 kg, then €13 per additional kg
- Departure fees Missed Flight Fees: €100
Fees for Delays and Missed Flights
As is often the case with low-cost airlines, there are numerous additional fees for options or changes to the travel arrangements. In addition to charging for each piece of cabin and hold baggage, route changes, and logistics, missed departure fees are added to the bill. Specifically, passengers arriving 40 minutes before their flight's departure, and up to one hour after takeoff, will be charged the same €100 fee. More than ever, it is recommended to arrive two hours before your flight to avoid any disappointment.
It's also worth remembering that the airline is preparing to phase out paper boarding passes. Like many others, Ryanair is now inviting its customers to opt for a paperless ticket from their smartphone. The process is free, while printing a physical ticket at the airport will cost you €55. A simple formality for the 80% of passengers who already rely on digital cards, which are more practical and more environmentally friendly.
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