passengers warned: Ryanair strengthening entry regulations for late arrivals
Board the Plane, Pay the Price: New Ryanair Rules for Late Passengers 📸 © PIXABAY
SSSSSSTART YOUR ENGINE! 🤔 Ever found yourself racing through the airport, praying you make your flight? Well, if you're flying Ryanair, that rush just got a whole lot more expensive. From May 1, 2025, the Irish airline is enforcing stricter boarding rules, and if you don't make it on time, they're gonna hit you right where it hurts - your wallet!
YOU SNOOZED, YOU LOOSED! 💸 So, let's say you're already at the boarding gate, but reality check slaps you in the face as you realize you're 40 minutes late. Better grab your wallet, buddy, 'cause Ryanair ain't gonna let you on board without whacking you with a £100 fee. Bummer!
NO EXCUSES! 🛫 Until now, passengers could still board up to 20 minutes before takeoff, but with these new rules, even if the plane's not even close to takeoff, latecomers just won't make the cut. They'll be asked to catch the next flight, fork over the cash, and put a £100 dent in their travel budget.
GO DIGITAL OR GO HOME! 📱 This isn't the first time Ryanair's been all about the fees and optional extras. Passengers who still check in at the airport counter on the day of their flight will be hit with a £55 surcharge, while it's still freebie time for those who do it online. And, by November 2025, Ryanair is ditching paper boarding passes altogether, going fully digital instead.
FRYIN' IN MY BACKPACK 💧 Need a sip of water before takeoff? Well, hold on to that bottle of H2O tight, 'cause if it can't fit in your bag and you decide to suspend it from your straps, Ryanair might takes things a bit too literally and levy an extra fee. Just ask that British woman who got stung with a £60 fine for having a metal water bottle hanging off the straps of her bag back in February.
SO, WHAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE? ✈️ To avoid these pesky additional costs, travelers are advised to make sure they've got the Ryanair app, have downloaded their boarding passes in advance, and have multiple copies stored on their devices. Better yet, get to the airport early, fill up on overpriced coffee, and make sure you beat that deadline. Because with Ryanair, tardiness doesn't pay.
Late for your flight with Ryanair? Be prepared to face a significant financial impact. The airline will charge a £100 fee for passengers who are 40 minutes late to the boarding gate, resulting in a £100 dent in your travel expenses. Furthermore, whenever you choose to check-in at the airport counter on the day of your flight, you will incur a £55 surcharge. So, ensure you avoid these additional costs by downloading your boarding passes in advance, using the Ryanair app, and prioritizing early arrivals at the airport.
