Ryanair urges Brits not to forget 60-minute shakeup for passengers with check-in luggage

28 Oct 2026 • 8:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ryanair urges Brits not to forget 60-minute shakeup for passengers with check-in luggage

  • Ryanair will close its airport bag drop desks 60 minutes before scheduled departure instead of 40 minutes from Tuesday 10 November.
  • The change affects the 20 per cent of passengers who check in luggage with the airline, providing extra time to clear airport security and passport control.
  • The remaining 80 per cent of travellers carrying hand luggage only will be unaffected and can proceed straight to security after online check-in.
  • Ryanair's Dara Brady said the policy adjustment aims to minimise the number of passengers missing flights during busy travel periods.
  • Separately, chief executive Michael O'Leary warned that European airfares could increase by up to 20 per cent due to surging jet fuel prices.

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