Ryanair passengers travelling with checked luggage are being reminded of an important change to the airline's bag drop policy, which has now come into effect.
Under the updated rules, travellers must check in their bags no later than 60 minutes before their scheduled departure time.
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Previously, passengers had until 40 minutes before take-off to use the bag drop service.
The change was first announced earlier this year and applies across all airports served by Ryanair, including those in Ireland.
The airline says the revised deadline is intended to give passengers more time to complete security screening, passport checks and make their way to their departure gates.
While only a minority of Ryanair customers travel with checked baggage, anyone affected is being advised to arrive at the airport well in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
Airport operators, including Dublin Airport, already recommend that passengers arrive at least two hours before departure, particularly during busy travel periods. Ryanair believes the earlier bag drop deadline will help improve passenger flow through airports and reduce the risk of travellers missing their flights due to long queues.
The airline has encouraged customers flying in the coming weeks to familiarise themselves with the updated requirements and factor in extra time for baggage check-in, security procedures and any necessary passport control checks.
The new policy took effect this morning and is now in operation across Ryanair's network.
