Ryanair passengers vow 'never again' as airline launches new fee

The budget airline has changed its luggage prices once again

Ryanair passengers could be hit with increased fees of up to £45 under new guidelines. The budget airline has once again revised its luggage prices, this time impacting passengers travelling with checked-in bags.

The low-cost carrier is renowned for its stringent baggage policies and has 'sizers' at all of its airport gates to ensure customers adhere to the rules. Passengers are only allowed to bring a small personal bag on board free of charge unless they upgrade to Priority boarding, which permits an additional large cabin bag, or pay extra for a checked-in bag.

Previously, Ryanair charged between £11.99 and £29.99 to add a 10kg check-in bag at the time of booking, or between £23.99 and £35.99 to do so afterwards or at the airport on the day of the flight. However, the 'fees' list on the airline's website now states that passengers can expect to pay between £9.49 and £44.99 to add a 10kg check-in bag at the time of booking, reports the Manchester Evening News.

The exact cost depends on the route and date of travel, meaning some passengers may pay slightly less than before, However, those paying the higher charge will now pay £15 more.

Ryanair has quietly hiked the prices for adding luggage to flights, with the fee for a 10kg hold bag post-booking or at the airport now ranging between £23.99 and £44.99, marking an increase of up to £9. On the flip side, some passengers may find relief as the cost for a 20kg check-in bag post-booking has seen a reduction in the lower end of the scale, now starting from £39.99 instead of £44.99, though the upper limit remains at £59.99.

The airline did not provide a comment to Birmingham Live regarding the price adjustments, but its website clarifies: "Fee varies depending on the route and travel dates selected. Non-priority customers who have not added a bag to their booking can still purchase a 10kg check-in bag at the airport bag drop desk for €/£ 35.99-€/£40. Non-priority customers who bring their 10kg Check-in bag to the boarding gate may check it in against payment of a fee of €/£ 46.00 - €/£ 60.00."

Last week, Birmingham Live also highlighted that Ryanair had increased the price range for Priority boarding upgrades, which now sits between £20 and £60. This move has sparked frustration among travellers, with social media users voicing their discontent.

One such passenger, @micha4768 on X, expressed outrage over the charges: "OMG @Ryanair 40 quid for a 10kg hold bag, absolutely disgusting price wouldn't have been so bad for a 22kg hold, but that is DISGUSTING. I'll never again fly with you."

EddieHa35418086 aired his frustration: "@Ryanair why are baggage charges so high?" Meanwhile, @Sickboy_Mcsatan recommended avoiding the airline, tweeting: "Just avoid Ryanair if you can, they make EasyJet seem luxurious and customer friendly. They charge extra for *every* little thing, I'll never use them again if there's an alternative."

However, not every passenger is dissatisfied; @IMegy71 found a silver lining, remarking: "I bet it is still cheaper on Ryanair than other airlines, even with the additional charge."