Ryanair tightens rules: 100 euros for late passengers!

Ryanair tightens rules: 100 euros for late passengers!

The Ryanair has tightened its guidelines for passengers and introduces a new fee regulation that forces passengers to puncture. According to a report by Kosmo , travelers who arrive later than 40 minutes before departure are no longer allowed on board. In addition, a rebooking fee for late passengers of 100 euros was introduced. This is done as part of a new measure that aims to ensure punctuality in flight operations, since late passengers often lead to delays.

The check-in switch and the luggage delivery open at the latest two hours before departure and close 40 minutes before departure. In the event of a missed flight, reimbursement is excluded. CEO Michael O’Leary explained that late passengers stop other travelers. However, passengers have the option of rebooking a different flight within an hour after the planned departure for the fee of 100 euros.

fees and additional costs

The Ryanair business model is based on cheap basic tariffs, but there are many additional costs. Seat reservations cost between 4.50 and 33 euros, while a 20-kilo luggage task costs between 18.99 and 59.99 euros. Travelers who miss online check-in must expect a fee of 55 euros at the airport. In addition, Ryanair plans to abolish the paper tickets from May 2025, which means that only digital boarding cards are available via the Ryanair app. 60 % of passengers are currently using mobile passes.

The European Consumer Center expresses concerns about this change, in particular with regard to the effects on older and fewer technology -savvy travelers. A missing backup system for possible app cancellations could cause passengers to miss their flight.

background: increased fees for air traffic control