From Tuesday, November 10, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has introduced new rules for passenger check-in and baggage drop-off at airports. Now the luggage drop-off desks close 60 minutes before the scheduled flight departure instead of the previous 40 minutes.
This was stated in an official Ryanair announcement dated October 27. The change applies to all airports where the airline operates.
Passengers with checked baggage must drop it off at least one hour before the plane departs. The airline recommends arriving at the check-in and baggage drop desks no later than two hours before departure to avoid being late.
Ryanair explained that the changes are intended to give passengers more time to go through security and passport control, especially during periods of high airport traffic.
According to the carrier, about 20% of its customers travel with checked baggage. The remaining 80% of passengers, who only use carry-on luggage, are not affected by the new requirements. They can still check in online and proceed directly to security control after arriving at the airport.
At the same time, the online check-in rules remain unchanged. It is available on the Ryanair website or app and ends two hours before the scheduled departure.
Sources: Ryanair, The Independent
