Ryanair - One piece of hand luggage means PRECISELY that

PolishBigSpender

robt wrote: »

If someone thinks that they are so special that rules don't apply to them, then why shouldn't they have to pay for a 2nd bag?

No policies have changed.

People get blinded by the fact that they paid 10 pounds for a return flight, and thus think that they are special enough to deserve a second bag.

I've just checked-in online for a flight in a couple of weeks, and it is incredibly clear that only one piece of hand luggage is permitted.

I await the complaints on here.

omelette451

cannyscot wrote: »

I am not sure if it is a change of policy or if they have just got stricter?

It's defintitely not a change of policy, nor have they really become any stricter, it's just that they're reminding people of the policy they've had for a long time. It's been brought about because they've noticed more people are trying to carry too much on and it's leading to delays because staff have to stop them and argue about it. I'm not sure if the £30 charge at the gate for hold bags is new, but I do think it's more of a deterrent against people having too many bags than a way to make money.

stoneman

like the way they spin at the beginning "to announce our generous 10KG cabin baggage allowance" Easyjet let you take as much weight as you like as long as it fits into a standard roll along

Rachie004

I don't see what the big fuss is about. It clearly states that only one piece of hand baggage is permitted and I fail to see why anyone would interpret that as a wheelie bag, a hand bag and a laptop bag. Its not about what BA, because it isn't BA - its Ryanair! Forgive me for stating the obvious but people seem to miss it far too often!

I don't like Ryanair so I don't fly with them - simple solution.

fifeken

omelette451 wrote: »

It's defintitely not a change of policy, nor have they really become any stricter, it's just that they're reminding people of the policy they've had for a long time. It's been brought about because they've noticed more people are trying to carry too much on and it's leading to delays because staff have to stop them and argue about it. I'm not sure if the £30 charge at the gate for hold bags is new, but I do think it's more of a deterrent against people having too many bags than a way to make money.

The bit in red was what I noticed straight away and think is new. They used to send you back to the check in desk with an extra bag I think but now it looks like they will have arrangements at the gate for charging. Seems like duty free or other airside purchases are now going to have to fit in the one bag along with regular hand baggage. Just my interpretation.

Quentin

If they are going to accept the extra baggage and payment at the gate then that is a great improvement.

Up to now anyone "caught" was refused boarding and advised to take the bag to check in to be properly checked in (and paid for). This put some into a dilemma, (as you were in trouble if the check in had closed).

Voyager2002

Has anyone tried buying an extra ticket in order to take an extra piece of hand luggage? At ten pounds a go (or even a penny) this would cost a lot less than paying to check something in, particularly at the gate.

omelette451

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Has anyone tried buying an extra ticket in order to take an extra piece of hand luggage? At ten pounds a go (or even a penny) this would cost a lot less than paying to check something in, particularly at the gate.

From Ryanair's FAQ's...

'...there is no baggage allowance associated with the purchase of an extra seat'

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs.php?sect=spn&quest=large

PolishBigSpender

The other good thing about this policy is that people like me, who can read and understand the rules, won't be held up by morons who try to bring their house on board. It's particularly irritating when people hold up the plane because of their inability to fit one's kitchen sink into the cabin lockers.

littlereddevil

I have never had a problem at Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dublin or Pisa and some of the passengers had loads of bags. I used to weigh mine before I went and take things out if too heavy but there was no need.