One major source of the airline's poor reputation is its ticketing policies. Ryanair often charges large, unexpected fees for changing or cancelling flights, and even for printing boarding passes. They also have very strict policies on luggage allowance and size, which can be confusing or expensive to manage.
All our fares include one small personal bag which can be brought on board, such as a handbag or laptop bag (40x20x25cm), which must fit under the seat in front of you. If you need additional baggage allowance, there are various options available to you.
Tea, Coffee, Water, and Soft DrinksEven the most budget-friendly airlines still offer complimentary refreshments to passengers. But on Ryanair, all drinks will cost you.
Why are airplane passengers asked to put their phones in airplane mode? Per the FAA website's Safety Information page, “The FCC and FAA ban cell phones for airborne use because its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled.
Famously quipped “the Ryanair size”, 40 x 20 x 25 cm (16 x 8 x 10 in) is the maximum dimensions of a cabin bag (such as a laptop bag or handbag) that ultra-cheap airline Ryanair would allow its passengers to carry into its cabin free of charge under its strict baggage allowance policy.
We recommend that you reserve your seat when booking or when checking in to guarantee a seat beside your travel companions. If you choose not to reserve a seat, then a seat will be randomly allocated to you free of charge when checking in, but it is unlikely it will be beside your travel companions.
Yes, Ryanair uses assigned seating for all of its flights. Passengers can purchase a seat assignment if they want to choose their own seats. Passengers who do not choose to purchase seat assignments will each be assigned a seat when they check-in for their flights.
Ryanair's low fares are a result of clever cost-cutting tactics, such as eliminating in-flight amenities, using cheaper secondary airports, and charging for extras like drinks and snacks.