All Carry-on Baggage charges Queries & Questions ...

John.G · 10-01-2019 10:19am

Under His Eye wrote: »

Correct! They will charge you 25 Euro at the gate if you bring more than a small bag to the gate.

If you pay priority (€6) at the time of booking then you can bring your "larger" bag to the gate (no check in), otherwise you pay €8 at the time of booking, then go to check in and the bag is put in the hold (I use this option as I don't have to put the bag through security and remove all those little 100 ml containers). So for a round trip just add either €12 or €16 per person to your calculations when comparing prices.

Dinarius · 10-01-2019 5:43pm

stuba wrote: »

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/ryanair-tells-passengers-full-25-gate-bag-fee-takes-effect-from-today-37689895.html

Can someone confirm this for me? I think I am reading it right but If I do not select priority and do not check my "larger" hand luggage in at the check in the desk you must pay 25 euro where as before it was free and they would just put a yellow sticker on it at the gate?

That’s correct. You can no longer bring a wheelie bag to the gate and have it taken from you for free.

They’ve also become more strict about the size of a backpack than they used to be.

D.

New Home · 10-01-2019 6:58pm

Also (and thankfully I realised this before I left the house), not all airlines accept the same dimensions for carry-on bags - Aer Lingus being a good few cm smaller, for instance.

Under His Eye · 10-01-2019 7:09pm

Dinarius wrote: »

That’s correct. You can no longer bring a wheelie bag to the gate and have it taken from you for free.

They’ve also become more strict about the size of a backpack than they used to be.

D.

People without priority are still chancing their arms by bringing extra bags. Plenty of €25 charges being collected.

spurious · 10-01-2019 7:52pm

Under His Eye wrote: »

People without priority are still chancing their arms by bringing extra bags. Plenty of €25 charges being collected.

It is types like them being unable to understand and follow the previous Ryanair baggage rules that caused these latest restrictions to be brought in in the first place. No sympathy whatsoever.

Loving how fast the planes load now.

Berberis · 13-01-2019 7:10pm

If you bought your flight tickets before the changes were announced are you entitled to bring the bigger bag into the cabin free.
Bought tickets in August last year for flights next month. But never got priority seats at the time, as the in cabin baggage allowance was greater than the current one

otnomart · 13-01-2019 7:18pm

Berberis wrote: »

If you bought your flight tickets before the changes were announced are you entitled to bring the bigger bag into the cabin free

For free: Yes. On board, No.

I received an email as follows "As you booked (booking reference number) prior to the announcement of our new Cabin Bag Policy, we will add a 10kg Check-in Bag for each passenger on your booking, free of charge. This will be visible in the "view itinerary" section in your myRyanair account and on your boarding pass. This 10kg bag must be dropped off at the check-in desk and will be available for collection at the baggage carousel in your arrival airport"

Berberis · 13-01-2019 7:27pm

Cheers for that, my ticket was bought as part of a small group of 3 by a friend so the email was probally sent to him.
Would you know if you can drop off the bag at the check in desk even if you have checked in online. Or do you have to check in at the desk in the airport as well

otnomart · 13-01-2019 7:33pm

The check in process has not changed: you have to check in online, as usual.

Pauliedragon · 19-01-2019 1:00am

I know Ryanair recently changed the guidelines on their cabin baggage. I was wondering how strict are they? I'm flying soon and was going to bring a backpack which is bigger then the size limit but it will only be 3/4 full so do ye think I'll get away with it? Any experiences?

EverythingGood · 19-01-2019 10:16am

If you take to the gate they are enforcing this now, so €25 will be asked of you and the bag put in the hold

Cordell · 19-01-2019 10:29am

In my recent experience backpacks that can fit under the seat are allowed free of charge in the cabin.

19-01-2019 10:32am

Pauliedragon wrote: »

I know Ryanair recently changed the guidelines on their cabin baggage. I was wondering how strict are they? I'm flying soon and was going to bring a backpack which is bigger then the size limit but it will only be 3/4 full so do ye think I'll get away with it? Any experiences?

As long as it’s the only bag you have you’ll be ok. I travel once a month with Ryanair. I take an oversized handbag and my partner a backpack. Never any problem.

RichT · 19-01-2019 10:40am

When it comes to Ryanair, I wouldn't ever chance flirting with their strict rules.

I think you'd be better investing in a cabin bag to suit them and for all your future travel plans.

You can get something like this for under €20 from Amazon...

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19-01-2019 10:43am

RichT wrote: »

When it comes to Ryanair, I wouldn't ever chance flirting with their strict rules.

I think you'd be better investing in a cabin bag to suit them and for all your future travel plans.

You can get something like this for under €20 from Amazon...

That looks too big for the current rules.

RichT · 19-01-2019 10:50am

Deleted User wrote: »

That looks too big for the current rules.

Dimensions 50x35x20cm

Link

19-01-2019 11:53am

RichT wrote: »

Dimensions 50x35x20cm

Link

The free allowed size is 40 X 20 X 25.

The one you’ve posted is the “free” one if you’re priority.

https://www.unibaggage.com/shipping/airlines/ryanair-baggage-allowance/

msmandy · 20-01-2019 2:02pm

I'm flying with 2 adults and 3 kids over easter to a warm destination, I didnt book the baggage at the time as the price of the flights was a lot which was really foolish of me. I've gone back in an tried to add a bag but the price is extortionate, my question is, do you think we could do with a bag pack each for the trip or should I pony up the 100 euro.
Hopefully not resorting to making the coat with the inside pockets!
all helpful, kind advice welcome!

spurious · 20-01-2019 3:30pm

Laundrettes. Bring washing capsules with you.
Easily enough done.

Dakotabigone · 21-01-2019 1:29am

Witnessed this now several times, twice now this weekend. When the Ryanair staff at the gate explain that you must pay for the 10kg case just say you have no money.
It just works, both cases this weekend the Ryanair staff member just walked off. The passengers in question boarded the plane with their 10kg case along with hand bags.

spurious · 21-01-2019 2:33am

and if it doesn't work because staff have reported back to Head Office what has been happening, then what?

Dakotabigone · 21-01-2019 2:44am

I don’t know, this is something I have been observing since new year. 2-3 time a week uk flyer.

spurious · 21-01-2019 8:51am

You can be sure once Ryanair realise people are at it, they will make a rule to counteract it.

What I can't understand is when they find a small bag blocking space in the overhead locker (and nobody claims it to put it under the seat where it should be) that they do not put that bag off as a safety issue.

Too many sleeveens not sticking to the agreed rules and messing it up for those who do.

Johnny Red Cab · 21-01-2019 10:59am

The choices are pay the €25 fine or abandon the bag.

If they will not enforce their rules, people will not pay for priority.

dennyk · 21-01-2019 1:00pm

Once it gets to a level where giving in is costing them more money than the potential boarding delays caused by having staff stand firm with those folks would cost them, Ryanair will start cracking down on it harder. There will still be some folks who slip through when a flight is running late or a staff member just doesn't care enough to argue, but it'll be much less common.

dzer2 · 21-01-2019 1:06pm

They told me that my rugsack was too big and needed to be checked in at a cost.

I told them no bother just leave it here I can live without it.

She told me to go on take the bag with me.

That's all has to be done a few times and it will stop the sh1te that's happening every few months with Ryanair.

Dakotabigone · 21-01-2019 1:37pm

spurious wrote: »

You can be sure once Ryanair realise people are at it, they will make a rule to counteract it.

What I can't understand is when they find a small bag blocking space in the overhead locker (and nobody claims it to put it under the seat where it should be) that they do not put that bag off as a safety issue.

Too many sleeveens not sticking to the agreed rules and messing it up for those who do.

What’s the safety issue here. Nothing in this small bag is a hazard unless it’s Some MacGyver who have fashioned something from duty free.:rolleyes:

spurious · 21-01-2019 7:07pm

Dakotabigone wrote: »

What’s the safety issue here. Nothing in this small bag is a hazard unless it’s Some MacGyver who have fashioned something from duty free.:rolleyes:

It may have a large Colgate tube in it that they missed.
Seriously though - isn't there a rule about unaccompanied baggage not flying?

* I know it's not actually unaccompanied just Mr or Ms Selfish lying low.

sKeith · 21-01-2019 7:14pm

spurious wrote: »

It may have a large Colgate tube in it that they missed.
Seriously though - isn't there a rule about unaccompanied baggage not flying?

* I know it's not actually unaccompanied just Mr or Ms Selfish lying low.

Think the rule you are thinking about came in after the lockerby place crash bombing, where the bombers weren't on the plane, just there luggage.

Spanish Eyes · 21-01-2019 7:21pm

Surely boarding should be refused if you do not observe the regs. Sorted.

Then the message will get through.

Sorry now, I have no time for timewasters or chancers.

Samuel T. Cogley · 21-01-2019 7:25pm

I thought they'd been told to exercise judgement on this one until it's bedded in. My point being this is temporary regardless of what it is.

Spanish Eyes · 21-01-2019 7:29pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

I thought they'd been told to exercise judgement on this one until it's bedded in. My point being this is temporary regardless of what it is.

Should have been Bolshie from day one IMV. The longer the judgement period is, the easier it is for people to think it's fine and chance their arm.

BTW am a big fan of Ryr. But I do observe their rules. Hate it when others chance it and get away with it. Not good.

Johnny Red Cab · 21-01-2019 7:34pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Surely boarding should be refused if you do not observe the regs. Sorted.

Then the message will get through.

Sorry now, I have no time for timewasters or chancers.

Ryanair "That bag will be €25 to check in please."
Passenger "I has no money"
Ryanair "Boarding denied. This gentleman will escort you back to Immigration and Customs"

Dakotabigone · 21-01-2019 7:59pm

They can not deny you booking. It’s just the bag they can deny surely.

Spanish Eyes · 21-01-2019 8:02pm

Dakotabigone wrote: »

They can not deny you booking. It’s just the bag they can deny surely.

Possibly, but it's their rules and regs. Full refund, but no boarding might happen if your bag's too big.

Something has to give. People are obeying the rules, but those who don't bother are getting away with it at the same time. Not good.

Sarn · 21-01-2019 8:06pm

Dakotabigone wrote: »

They can not deny you booking. It’s just the bag they can deny surely.

They could argue that the bag cannot remain unattended in the airport and require you to get rid of it.

Dakotabigone · 21-01-2019 8:09pm

What is the official line on this as when the Ryanair member of staff was stating that the woman should not have the 10kg bag he never actually said what should have happened.
They just went around in circles of you need to pay and she saying she had no money.

Spanish Eyes · 21-01-2019 8:12pm

Dakotabigone wrote: »

What is the official line on this as when the Ryanair member of staff was stating that the woman should not have the 10kg bag he never actually said what should have happened.
They just went around in circles of you need to pay and she saying she had no money.

Contact Ryanair and see.

No money? I doubt that. :P

alias no.9 · 21-01-2019 8:22pm

I was about to suggest American Express as being ideal for the purpose of wanting to pay but being unable to pay but it seems Ryanair now accept AmEx and they even accept Dinners Club.

dennyk · 22-01-2019 7:43pm

Sarn wrote: »

They could argue that the bag cannot remain unattended in the airport and require you to get rid of it.

That's exactly what would happen, if they ever choose to crack down on it. You won't be allowed to board the aircraft with the bag as it violates the rules you agreed to when you bought your ticket, and you won't be allowed to leave the bag at the gate unattended as it violates the airport security policies. They'll probably insist that you remove the bag from airport property and then return to the gate afterwards, and the fact that the flight will be long gone by then isn't their problem, so you definitely won't be getting any refund. They might still let you check the bag and board if you give up the game at that point and pull out your wallet, but there's no guarantee (especially if you were abusive to the staff or the gate was already closed...).

coolshannagh28 · 22-01-2019 7:49pm

I don't really fly Ryanair anymore , prices have been driven (by Ryanair) to the point where all airlines are pretty competitive and Ryanairs offering has become less palatable, it will be interesting to see as their share price falls and the unions flex muscle if they will back off on the gouging .

redcup342 · 22-01-2019 11:18pm

I think the charge is a great idea, stops the cattle madness with the killing each other to get on board so there's space for your bag.

Taken a few flights now and saw it enforced in Cologne, Dusseldorf (Although it was Laudamotion not Ryanair), OVDA and Modlin.

Strangely enough haven't used Ryanair to Dublin in a while as Cologne - Dublin with Ryanair isn't really that competitive with Aer Lingus or Eurowings from Dusseldorf of late.

Wasn't really that much, ffs only paid 17.98 one way from Las Palmas to Cologne with Priority + 2 Bags.

Sure Wizzair are doing the same, Scoot Airlines you can't even eat your own food on board, you have to go off and secret eat in the jax.

RocketRaccoon · 22-01-2019 11:21pm

I've seen 2 passengers in the last week denied boarding when they attempted this so I wouldn't recommend doing it. Its all there in the terms and conditions when you buy your ticket

Dakotabigone · 22-01-2019 11:24pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I've seen 2 passengers in the last week denied boarding when they attempted this so I wouldn't recommend doing it. Its all there in the terms and conditions when you buy your ticket

And you can confirm they didn’t come on board their flight?

Johnny Red Cab · 22-01-2019 11:24pm

Denied boarding until they paid?

RocketRaccoon · 22-01-2019 11:29pm

Dakotabigone wrote: »

And you can confirm they didn’t come on board their flight?

100% confirmed.

Dakotabigone · 22-01-2019 11:36pm

There travel plans must not have been important.

Prominent_Dawg · 22-01-2019 11:44pm

Would rather just make do with one carry on than be that annoying person holding everyone up

Johnny Red Cab · 22-01-2019 11:51pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I've seen 2 passengers in the last week denied boarding when they attempted this so I wouldn't recommend doing it. Its all there in the terms and conditions when you buy your ticket

It is frustrating when you pay the correct fare and adhere to the correct baggage limit to see cheapskate freeloaders being let off with no consequences.

I welcome Ryanair's stance on this.

grimm2005 · 23-01-2019 12:51pm

Saw what seemed like a heated argument between gate staff and a chap who refused to pay to bring his big wheelie bag on board and she specifically said "then you cannot board" or something along those lines. Was heading to the plane so I don't know what the outcome was, I'd wager he probably paid up in the end but I certainly wouldn't take my chances for the sake of €12 (6 e/w). If you can, travel light (I got a new bag for this purpose that suits me for 3/4 night trips) or stump up the extra.

Just did Dublin - Hamburg return for €20, didn't purchase a single extra and didn't need to, not gonna argue with that.

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