Airline Overview
One of the pioneers of low-cost air travel. The Irish airline flies more than 200 routes to destinations in 20 countries. Its hubs are Dublin, Shannon, Glasgow Prestwick, Luton, Stansted, East Midlands Airport, Cork, Liverpool, Stockholm, Frankfurt Hahn, Milan, Rome Ciampino, Pisa, Madrid, Marseille, Brussels Charleroi, Bremen, Weeze and Girona.
The check-in desk closes 40 minutes before the scheduled departure. Online check-in is available from 48 hours up to four hours before the scheduled flight departure.
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Hand luggage: One piece is allowed per passenger, weighing up to 22lbs, with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20cm.
Checked: A fee is charged for all checked bags of £5 ($10) per flight if booked online or £7 ($14)per flight if booked at the call center or paid at the airport. Three bags may be taken, with a combined weight not exceeding 33lbs.
Excess: There is a fee of £5.50 ($11) per kg for excess bags. This can only be paid at the call center or at the airport.
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Changes can be made either online or at the reservations number. Online changes can be made up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight; changes at the call center or airport can be made up to four hours before the departure. Flight changes cost £20.50 ($41) per passenger per one-way flight online, or £30 ($60) at the call center, plus any additional fee for the new flight. Name changes cannot be made online, but must be made at the reservations center; the cost is £70 ($140).
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Ryanair does not offer child fares, but infants (0-23 months) can fly for £7 ($14) each way. The under twos do not get a baggage allowance.
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Ryanair does not accept animals on any route. However, guide dogs are maybe carried on certain flights.
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Large instruments, such as harp, double bass or drums may be carried in the hold of the aircraft for a discounted fee if booked at time of reservation. Smaller instruments, such as a guitar, which exceed carry-on luggage dimensions can be taken onboard if a seat has been reserved and paid specifically for the instrument.
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A selection of beverages and light snacks are available for purchase.
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Ryanair Magazine is published bi-monthly and is available on every flight. Each issue contains features related to Ryanair destinations, editorials by writers such as Zoe Williams, reviews of books and music and a host of other information.
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