Ryanair brings forward plan to scrap check-in desks

Low-fare airline Ryanair today brought forward its already-announced plan to scrap airport check-in desks from the end of the year to October 1.

The budget Irish airline also said that from May 1 all new bookings would have to be made on the internet and from May 1 the fee for airport check-ins would double to £20 (€21.70).