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Checked Bags Will Cost More On Ryanair
Reuters News Service
Ryanair Holdings PLC said it is raising charges for checking in baggage at airports as part of a cost-savings drive aimed at coaxing more passengers to travel with hand luggage only.
Europe's biggest budget carrier by sales, which has become one of the world's most-profitable airlines by cutting costs and seeking sources of revenue other than ticket sales, has tried to slash overhead at airports.
Ryanair, of Ireland, said it will raise the fee for transporting baggage in the hold of the aircraft to GBP 6 ($11.77) from GBP 5.
The cost of checking in at the airport rather than online will rise to GBP 3 from GBP 2.
For those paying in euros, luggage charges will rise 50% to 9 euros per bag from 6 euros, and the airport check-in fee will increase to 4 euros from 3 euros. Ryanair said the increases will continue until it reaches a target of 50% of all passengers traveling with only hand luggage.
