Ryanair😡

[puddy-woo]

Does paying for your seat mean ‘priority boarding’?   We’ve paid for seats for a flight in January. Dont usually use Ryanair. Do I get to put my under 10kg case on?  We wont be having the extra smaller bag.


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[Blue and white stripes]

No, they're two different things, no 10kg bag on board unless you pay for priority boarding

[John H]

https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/new-bag-policy-from-november-will-cut-check-bag-fees-reduce-boarding-delays/

Regards all

John


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[hyetometer]

Compare lidl.es and lidl.de and you can find the difference regarding shopping. Then you go to ryanair website and try to find out if it's worth travelling to Spain.

It is! But more for anything but money!

[ian-steele]

thanka John H  for the link that explains all info re ryanair baggage. I may be in the minority but this great news for me.   I  will now be able to take me 10kilo cabin bag containg lliquids etc, to the check in desk for a pre  booked €8. No carting it though security having it opened for checking, no more clear plastic resealable bags with 100 mil of liquid, no more hunting for a locker or having it taken off you to go in the hold. Thanks ryanair

[BeachLife]

Ian - I would be with you on that Ian if it wasnt for the shambles that is Swissport at Birmingham Airport. It just takes too long (well over 30 mins - sometimes much more) to come round in the baggage collection area.

Alicante is pretty good in my experience not having to wait too long

[Blue and white stripes]

I'm with Beachlife. Just paid for priority boarding on the return to BHX so I don't have to wait for my case. Cost neutral for me, just won't have a coffee on board.

[wilson]

Back in the old ryan air days we wouldn't mind buying drinks even occasionally something hot to eat, but now its a mercadona packed lunch after beer or coffee in departures. We do priority because it makes life a lot smoother jumping the various hoops. That said ryanair nearly always come out considerably cheaper than others.

[hyetometer]

We used to fly with airberlin ten years ago. But now ryanair is the only company offering direct flights form Frankfurt, Cologne, Karlsruhe. So why take a flight by lufthansa or airberlin, stopover in Mallorca maybe, 6 hours, not sure about luggage.

So I will opt for ryanair and hope they will offer service from Germany to Alicante for the years to come. I once flew with lufthansa in 1999, a small plane, I felt a bit sick and was offered a brandy ... But this seems far away from the present situation. On a flight from Britain or Germany you don't necessarily need some catering. You can bring your sandwich, you can buy a coffee or beer (not cheap, but what's the price in a restaurant?)

It's the question, stay at home or have some expenses when on holiday or travelling to and fro. And, as aready mentioned here, I rather pay some money for my handbag suitcase to have it stored in the luggage compartment than heaving it over the stairs in the airport.

[puddy-woo]

Well I’m confused - but thanks !!


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[Blue and white stripes]

Gosh a charm offensive from Ryanair.
I flew back to BHX last night and you now have to go through passport control in the middle of the Alicante airport departure lounge, there are both automatic recognition and passport booths. Obviously just started as there were plenty of helpful staff guiding you through. Then you do the whole thing again (as always) when you landed in Birmingham

[hyetometer]

Updated information on hand luggage:

https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/help-centre/faq-overview/Baggage/new-bag-policy-effective-01st-november

So far only in English, but I imagine this is valid for Alicante Airport as well. My questions:

- I must check in the wheel baggie 10 kg for 8 Euros at the baggage counter, so one to two hours before start?
- I can pack this suitcase with fluids as much as I like? (Milk, buttermilk, yoghurt, shampoo, etc. - Somehow important for me on arrival late in the evening, I need something the like for breakfast.) So it's really comparable to checked-in luggage, just cheaper and only 10 kgs?

In the German version of my booking (I will travel to Arenales in november) it says: second item (the wheel baggie) will not pass security. But no mention of baggage counter.

Perhaps I'm too cautious, by 6 november there may be more information.

Best wishes,

Monika

[DaveG]

And about time - latest RYR mail

From: "Ryanair Customer Services" <info@care.ryanair.com>
Date: 3 October 2018 at 10:33:54 BST
To:
Subject: Important Information Regarding Your Ryanair Flight


Dear Customer,

Your flight to Spain – Booking reference ******

In order to prioritize the comfort and safety of all passengers, Ryanair will implement the following restrictions on your upcoming flight to Spain:

• Customers will not be allowed to carry alcohol on board and all cabin baggage will be searched at the boarding gates.

• Any alcohol purchased in airport shops or elsewhere must be packed carefully in a suitable item of cabin baggage, which will be tagged at the gate and then placed in the aircraft hold free of charge.

• If the bag is unsuitable for placing in the hold (e.g. plastic bag) then customers will be required to dispose of the alcohol in the bins provided.

• Boarding gates will be carefully monitored and customers showing any signs of anti-social behaviour or attempting to conceal alcohol will be denied travel without refund or compensation.

Thank you in advance for your co-operation with these procedures which we hope will allow you to enjoy your flight with us.


Yours sincerely,

Ryanair Customer Services

[Aficionado]

Wow! For real DaveG? This does not as yet appear to be on their website.

If so, I totally agree with it and echo the comment "about time too". Hopefully, other airlines will follow suit.

[llamedos]

Lots of people will go elsewhere to avoid the hassle, they will probably be charging €10 for a coffee.