Ryanair Moves Bag Drop Deadline to One Hour Before Departure
In Brief
The change aims to address concerns over airport border queues and reduce the risk of passengers missing flights.
Key Facts
- Ryanair will require passengers to drop bags or check in at the airport at least one hour before departure.
- The previous deadline for airport bag drop and check-in was 40 minutes before take-off.
- The new rule is set to take effect from November, according to the airline.
- Ryanair says about 80 percent of its passengers, who do not check in a bag, will not be affected.
- The airline carries 200 million passengers annually.
What Happened
Ryanair announced it will close airport bag drop and check-in desks 20 minutes earlier than before, moving the deadline to one hour before flight departure.
Why It Matters
This adjustment is intended to give passengers more time to clear security and address concerns about long border queues in Europe, potentially reducing missed flights.
What's Next
Passengers flying with Ryanair from November will need to arrive earlier for bag drop and check-in. The impact on airport operations and passenger flow will be monitored.
Sources
- The Independent — Ryanair shortens bag drop deadline to one hour before flight(5h ago)
- The Independent — Important change to check-in rules for major budget airline(4h ago)
- The Guardian — Ryanair to close bag check-in 20 minutes earlier amid concern over Europe border queues(1h ago)