The RYANAIR thread
May 3, 2019, 12:06 am
#226
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: London
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@bfwolf You will need to clear UK immigration and retrieve your luggage. Presuming you do not hold a passport issued in the EU, you also need to go through ryanair document verification process before starting check in for the second flight.
May 3, 2019, 3:25 am
#227
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: London, UK
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I’m a USA citizen arriving Saturday at EMA at 12:30 pm from Spain. I’m flying to Poland from EMA same day at 18:10. These are 2 separate tickets. I will have a checked bag.
3 questions:
1) Do I have to go through immigration and customs at EMA and then come back through security after dropping my bag at check in landside?
2) Will I be able to drop my bag off at EMA straight away or is it possible I’ll be too early for bag drop?
3) If I get through immigration quickly, I’d love to catch the second half of the Tottenham match. Is there any place landside, airside, or near the airport to watch?
3 questions:
1) Do I have to go through immigration and customs at EMA and then come back through security after dropping my bag at check in landside?
2) Will I be able to drop my bag off at EMA straight away or is it possible I’ll be too early for bag drop?
3) If I get through immigration quickly, I’d love to catch the second half of the Tottenham match. Is there any place landside, airside, or near the airport to watch?
2) Ryanair have departures throughout the day from EMA - so I would hope you'd be able to check in straight away
3) You might want to send a tweet to EMA and ask them - would be a shame to go airside too early and miss the match
May 14, 2019, 8:20 pm
#229
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
https://pass.blacklane.com/fast-track/fra
And these guys:
https://frankfurtfasttrack.com/
May 15, 2019, 4:11 pm
#230
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Germany
Posts: 3,779
Better tell Blacklane. They're selling them too.
https://pass.blacklane.com/fast-track/fra
And these guys:
https://frankfurtfasttrack.com/
https://pass.blacklane.com/fast-track/fra
And these guys:
https://frankfurtfasttrack.com/
Ryanair offers just a fast track lane at security for a much more modest amount. And that's not available in FRA Terminal 2 (I got an email confirmation from the airport, since I complained to them first).
May 15, 2019, 8:10 pm
#231
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
These guys sell full VIP treatment. This is available in FRA (you can also book it directly with the airport).
Ryanair offers just a fast track lane at security for a much more modest amount. And that's not available in FRA Terminal 2 (I got an email confirmation from the airport, since I complained to them first).
Ryanair offers just a fast track lane at security for a much more modest amount. And that's not available in FRA Terminal 2 (I got an email confirmation from the airport, since I complained to them first).
May 26, 2019, 6:56 am
#232
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South West England
Programs: BA exec club, Flying Blue, VFC, IHG Rewards, EasyJet Plus
Posts: 233
10kg hold baggage size restrictions?
asking on behalf of my sister, who has arranged a package holiday through thomas cook which unfortunately involves ryanair flights. She was offered 10kg of hold baggage for about 10 quid per person each way, which she accepted. And then bought a lightweight IT brand suitcase as she realised that 10k isn't much!
I looked into this for her and according to the ryanair websites there is also size restriction on this "special offer" - it's basically the cabin bag limits of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm . (source : https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...nsar_696869348 section 8.3.1 third para)
Another page ( https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...g-check-in-bag ) doesn't help because it doesn't specify a size limit in the text but the photo does. The photo shows the bigger size for priority boarding yet the text mentions the smaller size for under seat!
My sister contacted thomas cook to query this, and they came back with this reply :
Now, the size they quote above is for the larger bag with priority boarding, the under seat limits are actually 40cm x 20cm x 25cm , so it seems that even ryanair support personal don't understand the rules!
So my question is, has anyone here done the 10kg checked bag with a bag larger than a cabin bag of 55x40x20, and if so was it accepted without question or charged as if a full size 20k drop?
Cheers
TT
I looked into this for her and according to the ryanair websites there is also size restriction on this "special offer" - it's basically the cabin bag limits of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm . (source : https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...nsar_696869348 section 8.3.1 third para)
Another page ( https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...g-check-in-bag ) doesn't help because it doesn't specify a size limit in the text but the photo does. The photo shows the bigger size for priority boarding yet the text mentions the smaller size for under seat!
My sister contacted thomas cook to query this, and they came back with this reply :
we have spoken to their live chat team which have advised me there is no size restriction on the 10kgs bag, this is because it'll be going in the hold and not underneath the seat in front, as that's what the measurements are for; the 55cm x 40cm x 20cm one.
So my question is, has anyone here done the 10kg checked bag with a bag larger than a cabin bag of 55x40x20, and if so was it accepted without question or charged as if a full size 20k drop?
Cheers
TT
May 27, 2019, 1:35 am
#233
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 261
asking on behalf of my sister, who has arranged a package holiday through thomas cook which unfortunately involves ryanair flights. She was offered 10kg of hold baggage for about 10 quid per person each way, which she accepted. And then bought a lightweight IT brand suitcase as she realised that 10k isn't much!
I looked into this for her and according to the ryanair websites there is also size restriction on this "special offer" - it's basically the cabin bag limits of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm . (source : https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...nsar_696869348 section 8.3.1 third para)
Another page ( https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...g-check-in-bag ) doesn't help because it doesn't specify a size limit in the text but the photo does. The photo shows the bigger size for priority boarding yet the text mentions the smaller size for under seat!
My sister contacted thomas cook to query this, and they came back with this reply :
Now, the size they quote above is for the larger bag with priority boarding, the under seat limits are actually 40cm x 20cm x 25cm , so it seems that even ryanair support personal don't understand the rules!
So my question is, has anyone here done the 10kg checked bag with a bag larger than a cabin bag of 55x40x20, and if so was it accepted without question or charged as if a full size 20k drop?
Cheers
TT
I looked into this for her and according to the ryanair websites there is also size restriction on this "special offer" - it's basically the cabin bag limits of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm . (source : https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...nsar_696869348 section 8.3.1 third para)
Another page ( https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...g-check-in-bag ) doesn't help because it doesn't specify a size limit in the text but the photo does. The photo shows the bigger size for priority boarding yet the text mentions the smaller size for under seat!
My sister contacted thomas cook to query this, and they came back with this reply :
Now, the size they quote above is for the larger bag with priority boarding, the under seat limits are actually 40cm x 20cm x 25cm , so it seems that even ryanair support personal don't understand the rules!
So my question is, has anyone here done the 10kg checked bag with a bag larger than a cabin bag of 55x40x20, and if so was it accepted without question or charged as if a full size 20k drop?
Cheers
TT
May 27, 2019, 1:41 am
#234
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South West England
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Posts: 233
Cheers
TT
May 27, 2019, 1:46 am
#235
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 261
The photo shows the bag you check-in (55x40x20), whilst the text refers to the second bag which you can take on-board (40x20x25) in addition to the checked in bag.
May 29, 2019, 2:30 pm
#236
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: London
Programs: GGL/GFL
Posts: 1,032
Missing the first leg of a roundtrip ticket on Ryanair?
I bought what i assume is a roundtrip ticket (although perhaps ryanair just sells each sector individually?)
I now cannot make the first leg (outbound flight) and will be arriving at the destination via another country on another day
I still need to take the return flight.
i cannot cancel the first sector or change it to after my return.
does ryanair cancel the remainder of a ticket if you miss a sector like most airlines or is it different?
I bought what i assume is a roundtrip ticket (although perhaps ryanair just sells each sector individually?)
I now cannot make the first leg (outbound flight) and will be arriving at the destination via another country on another day
I still need to take the return flight.
i cannot cancel the first sector or change it to after my return.
does ryanair cancel the remainder of a ticket if you miss a sector like most airlines or is it different?
May 29, 2019, 2:34 pm
#237
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 261
Missing the first leg of a roundtrip ticket on Ryanair?
I bought what i assume is a roundtrip ticket (although perhaps ryanair just sells each sector individually?)
I now cannot make the first leg (outbound flight) and will be arriving at the destination via another country on another day
I still need to take the return flight.
i cannot cancel the first sector or change it to after my return.
does ryanair cancel the remainder of a ticket if you miss a sector like most airlines or is it different?
I bought what i assume is a roundtrip ticket (although perhaps ryanair just sells each sector individually?)
I now cannot make the first leg (outbound flight) and will be arriving at the destination via another country on another day
I still need to take the return flight.
i cannot cancel the first sector or change it to after my return.
does ryanair cancel the remainder of a ticket if you miss a sector like most airlines or is it different?
Despite their negative points, Ryanair do have some great positives: no overbooking and no cancellation of return tickets.
May 29, 2019, 4:25 pm
#238
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: London, UK
Programs: bmi DC, BAEC
Posts: 1,103
Ryanair don't cancel the return sector, you can use it without needing to do anything (other than check-in as per usual). See third paragraph at https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...efunds/refunds.
Despite their negative points, Ryanair do have some great positives: no overbooking and no cancellation of return tickets.
Despite their negative points, Ryanair do have some great positives: no overbooking and no cancellation of return tickets.
Jun 4, 2019, 10:47 am
#239
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,744
asking on behalf of my sister, who has arranged a package holiday through thomas cook which unfortunately involves ryanair flights. She was offered 10kg of hold baggage for about 10 quid per person each way, which she accepted. And then bought a lightweight IT brand suitcase as she realised that 10k isn't much!
I looked into this for her and according to the ryanair websites there is also size restriction on this "special offer" - it's basically the cabin bag limits of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm . (source : https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...nsar_696869348 section 8.3.1 third para)
Another page ( https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...g-check-in-bag ) doesn't help because it doesn't specify a size limit in the text but the photo does. The photo shows the bigger size for priority boarding yet the text mentions the smaller size for under seat!
My sister contacted thomas cook to query this, and they came back with this reply :
Now, the size they quote above is for the larger bag with priority boarding, the under seat limits are actually 40cm x 20cm x 25cm , so it seems that even ryanair support personal don't understand the rules!
So my question is, has anyone here done the 10kg checked bag with a bag larger than a cabin bag of 55x40x20, and if so was it accepted without question or charged as if a full size 20k drop?
Cheers
TT
I looked into this for her and according to the ryanair websites there is also size restriction on this "special offer" - it's basically the cabin bag limits of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm . (source : https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...nsar_696869348 section 8.3.1 third para)
Another page ( https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...g-check-in-bag ) doesn't help because it doesn't specify a size limit in the text but the photo does. The photo shows the bigger size for priority boarding yet the text mentions the smaller size for under seat!
My sister contacted thomas cook to query this, and they came back with this reply :
Now, the size they quote above is for the larger bag with priority boarding, the under seat limits are actually 40cm x 20cm x 25cm , so it seems that even ryanair support personal don't understand the rules!
So my question is, has anyone here done the 10kg checked bag with a bag larger than a cabin bag of 55x40x20, and if so was it accepted without question or charged as if a full size 20k drop?
Cheers
TT
The odd person at MAN brings say 26"-30" cases of 9.9kg and they if they weigh fine on the machines (the machines can't tell how big the bag is anyway so only go by weight), a tag is printed without an issue.
Desk agents should accept these as well.
Bringing an oversized bag to the gate as Priority or non-priority would get you a Ł50 charge, although a little discretion might apply depending on who is boarding and how big the bag is compared to the gauge
Pretty much, if it's the correct size and has wheels (or is say a solidly packed holdall), it's a CABIN bag that only Priority can bring to the plane. A lot of the really small hard cases with wheels fit in the top sizer but the wheels add 2-3" to the bag, putting it outside of the dimensions of the gauge, therefore making it a CABIN bag which is chargeable)
If it's squashable, most of the time it will be fine as a SMALL bag. i.e handbag, backpack, gym bag sort of thing.
Last edited by xenole; Jun 6, 2019 at 10:57 am
Jun 6, 2019, 8:38 am
#240
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Did anyone else see the news stories this morning about a Ryanair flight that diverted to Bordeaux due to an emergency?
The only reason I noticed this one is because I woke up this morning to a bunch of phone alerts about it. The original story said simply "mid-air emergency" and that the aircraft "flew a loop" as it was approaching Bordeaux. Naturally, the idea of a commercial airliner flying a loop had me suddenly wide awake, wondering if the airframe and its passengers all survived it intact. What likely happened is that some journalism intern doesn't know how to interpret a flight tracker website and interpreted the plane's course changes to align to a runway as flying a loop.
All of the online versions of the article that I can find right now simply state that it was a minor medical situation. No mention of extreme aerobatics.
Anyone else get these phone alerts? Google knows I follow aviation news...that's why I get them.
On the positive side, I did find all sorts of online articles speculating about whether airliners can fly loops, barrel-rolls, and other aerobatic tricks without structural damage. (General consensus is "no".) A test pilot successfully barrel-rolled a 707, so there's that.
The only reason I noticed this one is because I woke up this morning to a bunch of phone alerts about it. The original story said simply "mid-air emergency" and that the aircraft "flew a loop" as it was approaching Bordeaux. Naturally, the idea of a commercial airliner flying a loop had me suddenly wide awake, wondering if the airframe and its passengers all survived it intact. What likely happened is that some journalism intern doesn't know how to interpret a flight tracker website and interpreted the plane's course changes to align to a runway as flying a loop.
All of the online versions of the article that I can find right now simply state that it was a minor medical situation. No mention of extreme aerobatics.
Anyone else get these phone alerts? Google knows I follow aviation news...that's why I get them.
On the positive side, I did find all sorts of online articles speculating about whether airliners can fly loops, barrel-rolls, and other aerobatic tricks without structural damage. (General consensus is "no".) A test pilot successfully barrel-rolled a 707, so there's that.