Ryanair Tightens Service Rules for European Flights
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Ryanair, which suspended flights to Israel in May 2025, is implementing new baggage drop and check-in procedures for its European operations starting November 10, 2026. The airline will now close counters one hour before departure, a significant increase from the previous 40 minutes. This change aims to improve passenger flow and reduce missed flights, primarily impacting the 20% of passengers who check bags. Meanwhile, Ryanair's CEO predicts a substantial rise in European airfares.
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- Ryanair will close baggage drop counters one hour before flights starting November 10, 2026.
- The airline suspended flights to Israel in May 2025 and has not set a return date.
- The new rule affects about 20% of Ryanair passengers who check luggage.
- Ryanair's CEO forecasts a 10-20% increase in European flight prices within a year.
- The changes aim to improve passenger experience and reduce flight delays.
Despite its withdrawal from Israel, the airline continues to operate extensively across Europe, serving Israeli travelers on domestic European routes.
Ryanair announced a significant change to its airport procedures, set to take effect on November 10, 2026. The airline will now close its check-in and baggage drop counters one hour before scheduled departure, a change from the previous 40-minute window. This adjustment requires passengers to arrive at the airport earlier.
"Effective November 10, bag drop services at all Ryanair airports will close 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, instead of 40 minutes currently," stated Dara Brady, Ryanair's Chief Marketing Officer. This change primarily affects the approximately 20% of passengers who check luggage. For the 80% traveling without checked bags, the new rule is not directly applicable, though standard check-in procedures remain in place.
The company claims the new policy aims to improve passenger experience and reduce delays, especially during peak times. By closing bag drop earlier, Ryanair hopes to mitigate instances where passengers miss flights due to airport congestion beyond their control.
In related news, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary recently warned that European flight prices could increase by 10% to 20% in the next 12 months, potentially marking the steepest rise in European aviation history. This forecast is supported by other aviation experts and CEOs, who cite rising jet fuel costs and the need for airlines to maintain high prices to ensure financial stability. Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, noted that many companies anticipate ending 2026 with losses, necessitating sustained high pricing to survive.
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