Irish Low-Cost AirlinesRyanair" is once again causing debate among passengers - the airline has announced that it will strictly adhere to its hand luggage policy from May 2025 and does not intend to allow passengers to abuse the existing rules. What is changing and what should you expect when traveling with this airline?
According to the company, more and more passengers are trying to bring larger than the allowed hand luggage or additional items on board the plane that are not included in the ticket price. Ryanair has made it clear that no exceptions will be made and the rules will be strictly enforced. This means that if your luggage does not meet the requirements, you will have to pay an additional fee or your items will be transferred to checked baggage at an additional cost.
Ryanair's hand luggage rules remain the same:
- Free of charge can be picked up one small handbag (40 x 20 x 25 cm), which must fit under the seat. If the luggage exceeds these dimensions, passengers may be subject to up to 70 euros fine.
- If you want to pick up additional luggage up to 10 kg (55 x 40 x 20 cm), you will have to pay an additional fee or purchase Priority Boarding service.
The company made it clear that passengers who try to circumvent these rules may face a fine at the airport.
Passenger dissatisfaction and additional charges
Ryanair passengers have expressed their displeasure over sudden increases in baggage fees in recent months. In October, the company quietly increased the fee for an additional 10kg of hand luggage to 53 euros, depending on the route and travel date. The fee for checked baggage up to 20 kg has also increased to 65 eurosThese changes have caused outrage among passengers, who have expressed their dissatisfaction on social media.
Why is Ryanair tightening controls?
The company's representatives emphasize that in order to ensure the smooth organization of flights, the new restrictions are necessary. Often, passengers bring too many items, which causes delays and problems during boarding. For this reason, Ryanair is preparing to check luggage even more strictly, and items of inappropriate size will be charged or will have to be transferred to checked baggage.
To avoid additional fees and misunderstandings, check the size of your luggage before you travel. If you plan to carry more items, it is worth paying for extra luggage online in advance - the price of this service at the airport can be significantly higher.
Additionally, passengers should keep in mind that Ryanair has strict policies and will not be lenient with rule breakers.
