In a recent incident, a passenger named Ruby Flanagan was charged £50 by Ryanair for allegedly violating their baggage policy by carrying a 750ml water bottle strapped across her body. This incident occurred during her flight from Dublin to Stansted. Ryanair staff at the gate informed her that the water bottle would have to go inside her bag, which they also claimed was too big, resulting in the extra charge.
Travel expert Simon Calder has stepped in to clarify the situation. According to Calder, Ryanair has a strict policy of allowing passengers only one small bag measuring 40cm x 20cm x 25cm onboard for free. Any additional or larger bags will incur a charge, as in the case of Ms Flanagan. In this instance, the water bottle was considered an additional item and therefore not permitted as a separate item but must be placed inside the one allowed bag.
While Ms Flanagan may have been unaware of this specific policy, Ryanair has faced backlash in the past for their stringent baggage rules and high charges for violating them. It is important for passengers to carefully review and understand the baggage policies of airlines before traveling to avoid unexpected charges. In this case, Simon Calder’s clarification sheds light on the situation and helps passengers navigate Ryanair’s baggage rules more effectively.
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