Ryanair: New luggage charges come into effect today - how to pay less

In August 2018 Ryanair announced  changes to their policy on hand/cabin baggage and these changes will come into effect on all flights from Thursday November 1st 2018.

According to the following report by moneyguideireland.com:

• Customers who pay  for priority boarding (€6/£6) – will see no change. They will still be allowed to bring two free “carry-on” bags  into the cabin (one 10kg bag and one small “hand”bag) . There will be a slight increase to the maximum size of the smaller bag  to 40cm x 20cm x 25cm.
•  Non-priority customers will only be able to bring one free, small handbag size bag on to the aircraft measuring 40cm x 20cm x 25cm or less  – which must go under the seat in front of you.
• The main change is that from November 1st , there will be no more free bags put in the hold.
• If non-priority customers want to put a 10kg bag into the hold they will need to pay an €8 checked baggage fee at the time of booking, or €10 at any point after booking (before the flight) .
• Non-priority customers who have not added a bag to their booking  before they fly will have to pay €20 at the airport bag drop desk or €25 at the boarding gate for a 10kg bag . (Size  – 55cm x 40cm x 20cm)

Ryanair have said they will allow a 10kg bag to be checked in free, for all non-priority customers who booked before 31st August 2018 to travel after 1st November 2018.

Also -around 50,000 passengers who had already booked before 31st Aug  and since bought priority boarding will have the €8 priority fee refunded.

Checked Baggage Charges:

Ryanair’s checked baggage allowance is still up to 3 bags per person,  weighing up to 20kg each .

The Ryanair website says that charges for a 20kg checked bag range from €25 to €40 per leg of a journey .   They also mention that at” peak times and on certain destinations  a €10 supplement will be charged per flight” . But the baggage terms and conditions also say ….  “Fees may vary from time to time but it is the rates in force at the time you book and/or pay for your checked baggage allowance which apply.”

The site moneyguideireland.com has checked – and it is possible to get 20kg checked bag for €15 per leg of a journey on the Ryanair website. It all depends on the time of year and the popularity of the flight.

On flights after November 1st 2018 – a  checked bag weighing up to 10Kg will cost you  €8 each way at the time of booking, or €10 at any point after booking. It will cost €20 at the airport bag drop desk or €25 at the boarding gate .

Tip:  If a couple add two 10kg bags when booking the flight  it will work out cheaper than taking one 20kg bag.

Alternatives:   A useful luggage delivery service is provided by Send My Bag. They will collect your bags from your house and deliver them to your destination overseas. (Door to Door) . This does mean you will have to send the bags a few days before you travel – but the prices are reasonable and it means you can travel light!  It could also mean cheaper and easier  transfers at the destination.

It’s also a very good idea for long distance ferry and train travellers – you will have no heavy bags to lug around.   It can also sometimes work out cheaper and less hassle for larger items such as bikes , ski equipment or golfing gear.

Check out the prices for various destinations on the SendMyBag website.

Read more at moneyguideireland.com

Read also how to avoid all Ryanair’s extra fees at skyparksecure.com

See changes announced by carrier at ryanair.com

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