The Irish carrier has introduced a new policy where travellers turning up at the airport with less than 40 minutes to go until their scheduled flight might get slapped with a €100 penalty for each passenger
Passengers could face a hefty on-the-spot fine if they reach their check-in desk less than 40 minutes before their flight's scheduled departure.
This is a policy from budget airline Ryanair, which has implemented a €100 penalty for late arrivals. As many people begin to book overseas breaks, holidaymakers might want to be aware of this new rule.
The debate over the perfect airport arrival time has been a long-standing one. While some travellers prefer to arrive as early as four hours before their flight, others cut it much closer, arriving just before check-in closes or when boarding is about to commence.
However, airport procedures such as checking in luggage and going through security can take longer during peak travel periods. That's why experts advise getting there well ahead of time to ensure a stress-free journey. Each airline has different check-in times, with some allowing passengers to check in only two to two and a half hours before departure.
Generally, it's recommended to arrive at least two hours before short-haul flights and three hours before long-haul journeys. However, Ryanair has adopted a stricter stance by imposing penalties on those who arrive too late.
The Irish carrier has introduced a new policy where travellers turning up at the airport with less than 40 minutes to go until their scheduled flight might get slapped with a €100 penalty for each passenger. By that time, the check-in desk would be closed and boarding already happening.
