Ryanair revealed that its new bag policy from 1 Nov has already improved punctuality in the first week since its introduction and has been welcomed by both customers and airports across Europe.
This policy has delivered:
- More savings for customers as they switch to a cheaper 8 euros x 10kg check bag (versus a 25 euros x 20kg bag)
- Faster access through airport security as the volume of carry-on bags fall
- Faster boarding time and fewer flight delays
- Better punctuality - 88% of Ryanair flights have arrived on-time since 1st Nov, compared to 77% in the 7 days prior to the change in policy.
Under the new policy:
- Priority Boarding customers continue to bring 2 free carry-on bags on board.
- Non-priority customers can only bring 1 free small carry-on bag (now 40% bigger).
- Non-priority customers who wish to bring a 2nd bigger (wheelie) bag can buy a lower cost 10kg check bag for just 8 euros at time of booking (currently a 20kg bag costs 25 euros).
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs said: “We’ve received lots of positive feedback from our customers and airports across Europe that our new bag policy has reduced airport security queues and improved the boarding gate experience, with 11% better punctuality, as we eliminate free gate bags and related flight delays.
Ryanair customers have already saved millions of euro as they switch from our 25 euros x 20kg checked bag to our new lower cost 8 euros x 10kg checked bag option. Up to 50% of customers continue to bring two free carry-on bags as they choose our Priority Boarding service.”
Ryanair corporate jet customised Bowing 737-700 for private charter
Ryanair also announced that its corporate 737 jet is back in service for the winter season, offering a Boeing 737-700 for corporate/group hire.
Ryanair’s corporate jet charter now offers:
- A customised Boeing 737-700 jet
- 60 business class, reclining, leather seats
- 48” seat pitch
- 2x2 configuration
- Crewed by Ryanair pilot and cabin crew professionals
- Medium to long range (up to 6 hrs.)
- Fine dining catering facilities available
- Ideal for sports team, corporates, private or group travel
Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “We are pleased to announce that our B737 corporate jet is again available for the winter season. It has enjoyed great demand since we first launched it in February 2016, as it seats up to 60 passengers, in business class, reclining, leather seats and is crewed by Ryanair’s industry leading pilot and cabin crew professionals. In this past year, the Ryanair corporate jet was booked by many prestigious clients from Champions League soccer teams to world famous pop stars, who enjoyed an unbeatable Ryanair corporate jet service and excellent rates."