Ryanair to close bag drop desks an hour before flights

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 09:27 · Archive

From 10 November, Ryanair will close bag drop desks 60 minutes before departure, down from 40 minutes.

Ryanair is introducing new bag drop rules from 10 November that will give passengers 20 minutes less time to check in their luggage at airports including Manchester and Newcastle.

From that date, all bag drop desks and physical check-in counters will close 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time, compared with the current 40-minute deadline. Passengers with either a 10kg or 20kg checked bag must ensure it has been dropped off at least an hour before their scheduled flight time.

The change applies to everyone with checked luggage or those requiring physical check-in assistance at the airport. Ryanair CMO Dara Brady said the change would take effect from Tuesday, 10 November.

The airline states that the extra 20 minutes will help run operations more smoothly and reduce the number of travellers who miss their flights because of delays at the airport. Ryanair hopes the change will give passengers more time to clear airport queues such as security checks and passport control before boarding.

How it is being reported

• Ryanair warning for anyone flying from Manchester or NewcastleRyanair has announced it will be reducing the amount of time passengers will have to drop off their checked luggage at the airport.Whitehaven News · 30 Oct, 09:11
• Ryanair warning for anyone flying from Manchester or NewcastleRyanair has announced it will be reducing the amount of time passengers will have to drop off their checked luggage at the airport.Westmorland Gazette · 30 Oct, 09:11
• Ryanair warning for anyone flying from Manchester or NewcastleRyanair has announced it will be reducing the amount of time passengers will have to drop off their checked luggage at the airport.Cumberland News · 30 Oct, 09:11
• Ryanair warning for anyone flying from Manchester or NewcastleRyanair has announced it will be reducing the amount of time passengers will have to drop off their checked luggage at the airport.NW Evening Mail · 30 Oct, 09:11

In this story: Ryanair · Manchester Airport · Newcastle Airport · Dara Brady

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