Stansted drafts in extra check-in staff as Ryanair’s new bag policy comes into force today
London Stansted posted extra staff in check-in areas today as Ryanair’s new baggage policy came into force.
The new rules mean passengers who want to take more than a small bag on board must pay extra.
Passengers will only be able to take hand luggage – a small bag of up to 10kg – by paying for priority boarding, which costs €/£6 if purchased at the time of the initial booking, or £8/€8 if added later online or via the Ryanair app.
Non-priority passengers can now take on a small bag, 40% larger than previously allowed at 40x20x25cm, but it must fit under the seat in front. It can’t go in the overhead locker.
Passengers who bring a second bag to the gate, or a small bag that is too big, will be charged £25.
The airline claims the changes will reduce flight delays.
A spokesman for Stansted said Ryanair flights took off on time this morning and there was no disruption.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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