Ryanair changes flight check-in rules today
Now passengers with checked baggage will have to arrive at the airport earlier
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The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has changed the deadlines for check-in and baggage drop-off for flights as of today. Now check-in and baggage drop-off desks close 60 minutes before the scheduled departure instead of the previous 40 minutes. The company announced the changes back in April, writes Bild.
Ryanair explained this decision by long queues at security checks and passport control. According to the airline, the earlier closing of the desks will allow passengers to get to the boarding gate on time.
In addition, the carrier promises to install self-service bag drop terminals in over 95% of the airports it serves.
The new rules will affect about 20% of Ryanair customers who travel with checked baggage. Passengers who have checked in online and are flying only with hand luggage will, as before, be able to proceed directly to security.