Ryanair cabin luggage policy changes for the second time in a year – and it could cost you even more
BUDGET airline Ryanair has changed its cabin bag policy for the second time this year and it could mean some passengers have to pay an extra £8.
Currently, only priority booking passengers can bring two bags of hand luggage into the cabin for free but non-priority passengers can take one small bag into the cabin and put a second bag in the hold for no extra cost.
But this is due to change on November 1.
Non-priority passengers will have to pay extra if they want a second bag and will have to cough up £8 for a bag weighing up to 10kg.
However, if you planned to check in a second bag it will cost you £8 if it weighs not more than 10kg, instead of the previous £25 for a bag weighing up to 20kg.
If you hadn't planned on paying for another bag then non-priority flyers can either pay the £6 for priority boarding - £8 if you choose to add this to your booking at a later date - or pay £8 to get it put in the hold.
You will be charged the new rates even if you have booked your flight already but do not fly until November 1, or after.
Ryanair has blamed the number of people turning up at the gate with a second bag to place in the hold for free, saying it can cause a delay of around 25 minutes.
It says the new policy will "speed up the boarding and cut flight delays".
The airline's chief executive Michael O'Leary had previously indicated the company might change its policy due to the delays caused.
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Ryanair's chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs said: "From November 2018, we are introducing a new lower cost 10kg checked bag and changing our carry-on bag policy to eliminate boarding/flight delays.
"Priority Boarding customers will continue to enjoy two free carry-on bags. All other (non-priority) customers will be allowed one free (small) carry-on bag, and those who wish to check in a second bigger 10kg bag can do from €/£8 at the time of booking.
"This new policy will speed up the boarding and cut flight delays. 60% of customers will be unaffected by these changes and we expect that the other 40% will either choose to buy Priority Boarding or a 10kg check bag or will choose to travel with only one (free) small bag as 30% already do so today."