Anger as Ryanair raises fees by 100%

RYANAIR yesterday triggered fresh anger over baggage charges after announcing increases of up to 100% in fees — with the pledge of more to come.

Airline bosses imposed the rises on all bookings from yesterday, saying they are trying to encourage passengers to travel with hand luggage, which is still free.

But passengers who check in luggage will now pay €9 per bag per flight — up 33% from €6 — with the fee for using a check-in desk rising 25% to €4.