Does Ryanair weigh passengers?

Does Ryanair weigh passengers? Does Ryanair weigh passengers? We routinely conduct a survey of the average weight of passengers, Mr O'Leary said. It's because we do free seating. Other airlines can disperse passengers around the airline but we can't, he said.

What documents do I need for Ryanair check-in?

In order to check-in, you need a valid travel document. When travelling with Ryanair, we generally accept 2 forms of ID. A valid passport; A valid National Identity Card.

What are the rules for Ryanair?

How does Ryanair fly so cheap?

They don't offer any in-flight amenities like meals or entertainment, which helps keep the cost down. Secondly, Ryanair takes advantage of secondary airports which tend to be cheaper than the bigger, main airports. Finally, Ryanair is a low cost carrier that charges for extras like drinks, snacks, or checked baggage.

Does it cost more to add baggage after booking Ryanair?

Higher baggage fees of €40 per person/per one way flight apply when checked bags are purchased after the initial booking. Higher baggage fees also apply when checked bags are purchased via a Ryanair call centre, at airport ticket desks, during peak periods and on selected routes.

How much does it cost to upgrade to priority on Ryanair?

Ryanair charges anywhere from £6/€6 ($6.5-7.5) to £30/€30 ($32.4-37.7) for the Priority & 2 Cabin Bags and €/£2 ($2.2-2.5) -€/£15 ($16.2-$18.9) for the reserved seats. So buying this fare is a much better deal in most cases.

How does Ryanair check in work?

You can check in for your Ryanair flight on the airline's website. Check-in times vary depending on whether you have purchased a seat and can be as early as 60 days before departure (if you've purchased a seat), and 24 hours before your departure if you choose not to purchase a seat.

Is Priority boarding worth it Ryanair?

Is Ryanair Priority worth it? It is a good deal if you travel with a carry-on suitcase and a small bag (or backpack) is not enough. In that case Priority and 2 Cabin bags is you best and the cheapest option. Otherwise you have to drop off your suitcase into checked-in baggage.

Can I take my own food and drink on a Ryanair flight?

You can take whatever food or soft drinks you like on a Ryanair plane, as long as it meets hand-luggage dimension and weight restrictions. Hot drinks are not allowed for safety reasons, and passengers cannot consume their own alcohol during the flight.

Do overweight people have to buy 2 plane tickets?

The criteria for fitting in a seat are consistent with other airlines – armrests must be all the way down and the seatbelt with one extender must be able to be fastened. Customers who are not able to safely and comfortably fit in a single seat are required to purchase an additional seat for each leg of their itinerary.

Does Ryanair allow backpacks?

You are allowed a single personal item, like a backpack, however, your Ryanair cabin bag can't be larger than 25 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Customers with Priority tickets can bring one personal item and one piece of carry-on luggage that doesn't weigh more than 10 kilograms and isn't larger than 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.

Does Ryanair care about bag size?

If you pay for two cabin bags and one is larger than the 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches) allowance, your bag will be refused at the boarding gate. In some cases your bag will be placed in the cargo hold and you will be charged a 50 euro oversized bag fee.

Do Ryanair have TV screens?

Yes, they are the sort that are the big TV screens in the cabins, not seatback, so since everyone can see them, first of all, they see if everyone will pay, in which case they start the movie.

Does Ryanair weigh hand luggage?

Given the penalty for being overweight, figure the cost of a checked bag into the price and compare from there. What's the point? RyanAir CAN weigh carryons and CAN measure size. If they catch you with something over 10kg, or oversized, they CAN make you pay to check it.

What is not allowed on Ryanair?

The following are strictly prohibited on board: Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);

Can I legally take off in an airplane overweight?

That doesn't make it a good idea, which is why pilots are trained to do weight and balance plus performance calculations before every flight. Besides the safety angle, taking off over gross weight could land you in trouble with the FAA even if nothing goes wrong, you can lose your ticket for that.

Why is Ryanair baggage so expensive?

This is where high baggage fees come in. Ryanair knows that a large number of passengers will not want to travel with just a small bag. Fees made from these can start to make up for the money lost due to offering crazy cheap fares. What's the cheapest Ryanair fare you've ever purchased?

Does Ryanair cancel flights often?

What happens if your Ryanair cabin bag is too big?

If you pay for two cabin bags and one is larger than the 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches) allowance, your bag will be refused at the boarding gate. In some cases your bag will be placed in the cargo hold and you will be charged a 50 euro oversized bag fee.