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Privacy NoticeRyanair passengers might have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets as the budget airline has revised its luggage prices, potentially increasing fees up to £45. The airline is known for its strict baggage policies and uses ‘sizers’ at all airport gates to ensure customers stick to the rules. Passengers can only bring a small personal bag on board free of charge unless they opt for Priority boarding, which allows an additional large cabin bag, or pay extra for a checked-in bag. Previously, adding a 10kg check-in bag at the time of booking cost between £11.99 and £29.99, or between £23.99 and £35.99 afterwards or at the airport on the day of the flight.
Ryanair customers could pay more for their bags
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However, according to the Manchester Evening News, Ryanair’s website now states that passengers can expect to pay between £9.49 and £44.99 to add a 10kg check-in bag at the time of booking. The exact cost depends on the route and date of travel, meaning some passengers may pay slightly less than before, but those paying the higher charge will now pay £15 more. Ryanair has discreetly upped fees for added luggage, with charges for a 10kg hold bag ranging from £23.99 to £44.99 post-booking or at the airport, an increase of as much as £9. But there’s a silver lining for some as the price for adding a 20kg check-in bag post-booking has dipped on the lower end, now starting at £39.99, down from £44.99, though the top end remains £59.99. The website reads: “Fee varies depending on the route and travel dates selected. Non-priority customers who have not added a bag to their booking can still purchase a 10kg check-in bag at the airport bag drop desk for €/£ 35.99-€/£40. Non-priority customers who bring their 10kg Check-in bag to the boarding gate may check it in against payment of a fee of €/£ 46.00 – €/£ 60.00”, reports Bristol Live.
Ryanair have clarified their new pricing on the website
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Just last week, news surfaced that Ryanair had hiked prices for Priority boarding, now priced between £20 and £60, causing a stir among flyers. Vocal passengers took to social media to lament the new fees, including @micha4768 on X, who was aghast at the cost: “OMG @Ryanair 40 quid for a 10kg hold bag, absolutely disgusting price wouldn’t have been so bad for a 22kg hold, but that is DISGUSTING. I’ll never again fly with you.” EddieHa35418086 wasn’t shy about expressing his annoyance, tweeting: “@Ryanair why are baggage charges so high?” In contrast, @Sickboy_Mcsatan warned against the airline with a tweet that read: “Just avoid Ryanair if you can; they make EasyJet seem luxurious and customer friendly. They charge extra for *every* little thing, I’ll never use them again if there’s an alternative.” It wasn’t all negative though, as @IMegy71 chimed in with some positivity, noting: “I bet it is still cheaper on Ryanair than other airlines, even with the additional charge.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnIn the News
