Ryanair to increase checked-in baggage fees over Jul-2010 and Aug-2010

Ryanair announced (06-Apr-2010) plans to "incentivise its passengers to travel light" during the peak Summer months by increasing checked-in baggage fees for Jul-2010 and Aug-2010 to EUR20/bag, for all bookings made from 07-Apr-2010. Checked-in bag fees remain at EUR15 for passengers travelling outside the two peak Summer months of July and August. Ryanair urged passengers to avoid checked-in baggage fees by travelling with carry-on bags only using its free 10 kg carry-on baggage allowance. The carrier stated over 70% of its passenger currently do not travel with checked-in baggage [more]