Information on Ryanair Cabbin Baggage

[KWC]

I don't apologise for flagging this subject up again, as I don't want the unwary falling into their trap and having to pay more than they bargained for. So here is a nice explanation of the rules and what to expect for those that missed previous posts.


http://goireland.about.com/od/travelingtoireland/qt/ryanair_baggage.htm

http://gospain.about.com/u/ua/ryanair/ryanair_complaints.01.htm

[fifi]

Only six days now to go Kenny? I can hardly believe it. How time flies.

[PeterHeirman]

If you can't stick with Ryanair rules (one piece - 10kgs) then fly with any brand which is at least 2 times more expensive.
Don't try to cheat.
Use your pockets of your coat for small heavy devices like a camera (even shoes can fit in these deep pockets).

[KWC]

If you can't stick with Ryanair rules (one piece - 10kgs) then fly with any brand which is at least 2 times more expensive.
Don't try to cheat.
Use your pockets of your coat for small heavy devices like a camera (even shoes can fit in these deep pockets).

You say don't try to cheat, then say stick heavy items down deep pockets?

I never said cheat Ryanair I said see the links and keep smart or within the rules.

[KWC]

Only six days now to go Kenny? I can hardly believe it. How time flies.

You spot on fifi. It has been a very quick 6 weeks or so since I made reference to "can't wait etc"

As long as it slows down when we are there.  On that subject don't you think the first week seems 9 days long and the second 5 days

[dagwood]

Good post KWC54. I am always amazed at how many people believe the rules dont apply to them and then blame everyone when they get caught. They always shout loudest.

[Brayone]

Absolutely Dagwood - generally if you keep to the rules everything is ok with Ryanair. I suppose the reaction from people who are caught is because they thought they were smarter - which they're not.
The funniest that I have ever seen was at the Aer Lingus gate when RA were off the route, and a family turned up with enough luggage to emigrate with, none of which was booked. They were trying to argue why they should not have to pay nearly €1k. in charges Hilarious for all who did not have to wait behind them in the queue It was like a scene from a comedy

[annalivia]

Some of those complaints are so funny, God help them, what do they expect an airline to do for them.  People really need to take responsibility for their own actions.  Great link.

[dagwood]

Would any forum members be brave enough to list the items they insist on bringing with them on holidays and never ever use. Im sure we all have something. Mine is too many T shirts. I seem forget we have a washing machine. But Im still under the 10kg rule.

[woe10]

They should START with the final price, and then give you the option to knock off what you don´t want. That way you won´t feel as though you sre being "Ripped- off" as much.

From Fuerte to Madrid, why do they charge  €7.50 for a checked-in bag weighing 15 kilos, and charge you €50.00 to check-in an acoustic guitar weighing 3 kilos, even without a checked-in bag. Doesn´t make sense.

[isleswing]

I always fill my pockets with the heavy stuff. It's not cheating, it's sticking by their rules.
I used to be a fat b@st@d, then I did something about it, and lost three and a half stone - that's the 20kg luggage you pay for with most airlines!! They don't weigh us, so every kilo you carry free in your pocket/up upy shirt/tucked in your belt is a small victory. And you can take pleasure in showing it to the person who just got charged an excess!

[dagwood]

I think if you had a broken guitar it could be of more value than a bag of dirty kinckers. I think someone once wrote a song about this. Anyway it could be cheaper to buy an extra seat for the guitar.   

[dagwood]

I always fill my pockets with the heavy stuff. It's not cheating, it's sticking by their rules.
I used to be a fat b@st@d, then I did something about it, and lost three and a half stone - that's the 20kg luggage you pay for with most airlines!! They don't weigh us, so every kilo you carry free in your pocket/up upy shirt/tucked in your belt is a small victory. And you can take pleasure in showing it to the person who just got charged an excess!

Im still a fully paid up member of the fat f***ers club. Please dont say too much about the above as you will give them bad toughts.

[fifi]

Only six days now to go Kenny? I can hardly believe it. How time flies.

You spot on fifi. It has been a very quick 6 weeks or so since I made reference to "can't wait etc"

As long as it slows down when we are there.  On that subject don't you think the first week seems 9 days long and the second 5 days

Yes I always find that too Kenny. Hope you have a fantastic time.

I have made arrangements for your scanned images to be sent to me and they will be posted on the Forum on your return.    

[KWC]

I have made arrangements for your scanned images to be sent to me and they will be posted on the Forum on your return.    
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Fifi, just so you get the correct ones, I look like this, but youll see me without the speedos 

[fifi]

 

[woe10]

I think if you had a broken guitar it could be of more value than a bag of dirty kinckers. I think someone once wrote a song about this. Anyway it could be cheaper to buy an extra seat for the guitar.

The guitar cost me €30.00, and they want €50.00 to take it to Madrid.
Anyway here´s the video,  really funny.

http://youtu.be/5YGc4zOqozo

[KWC]

Staying on the subject of Cabin luggae and allowance.

I think it would be much better if they [Ryanair]  upped the hold weight allowance to 20kg and reduced the cabin weight to 5kg.

Less hassle getting the heavier bag up and into the overhead lockers and more stuff in the hold case that isn't lumped about as much as the cabin bag. I would have thought one could get all of their documents, handbags (ladys -  well I assume) and perhaps a load of books/mags, camera etc.

Just my thoughts on this, whats yours?

[zedzedeleven]

Can`t agree there KW, I want to travel with ten kilos carry on luggage and no hold luggage, no queueing to check in and no waiting for the hold luggage to appear at the carusel. My cabin bag usually weighs in at eight kilos.

[wavell ave]

Can`t agree there KW, I want to travel with ten kilos carry on luggage and no hold luggage, no queueing to check in and no waiting for the hold luggage to appear at the carusel. My cabin bag usually weighs in at eight kilos.

yes i,m of the same opinion

[dagwood]

I think if you had a broken guitar it could be of more value than a bag of dirty kinckers. I think someone once wrote a song about this. Anyway it could be cheaper to buy an extra seat for the guitar.

The guitar cost me €30.00, and they want €50.00 to take it to Madrid.
Anyway here´s the video,  really funny.

http://youtu.be/5YGc4zOqozo

I really enjoyed that Woe. Just thinking (and that could be dangerous) if your guitar was Spanish would it not get local flight rates?

[KWC]

Can`t agree there KW, I want to travel with ten kilos carry on luggage and no hold luggage, no queueing to check in and no waiting for the hold luggage to appear at the carusel. My cabin bag usually weighs in at eight kilos.

I respect your views Zep, et al, as not everyone will want to humph a case around and wait for it etc.  But my wife could never go for a few days on 10kg

In fact she sticks some of her stuff in my case, along with my three tee shirts and shorts.

[woe10]

It´s a pain when you´re connecting to an International flight from Madrid. For example: PullmanturAir to the Caribbean allows you up to 40 kilos checked baggage at no extra cost, but you´re stuck with the lowest denominator as specified by Ryanair. Unless you go for the expensive option with Iberia.

[fifi]

Im happy enough with the 10kg hand luggage.  Ryanair give the option of taking 15kg or 20kg hold luggage.

You have to pay a bit extra for the extra 5kg though but it is handy at times.

[Can the Man]

[woe10]

That remind me, the rent boy´s bunker on the track to Las Salinas has been demolished   

[fifi]

Brilliant. Love it.   We get screwed for luggage allright.

[dagwood]

Question for FiFi, Oh wise one. When you check in on line with Aerlingus does that cover API as well

[fifi]

Morning Dagwood, its years since I have flown with them so I googled it for you. It looks like you go into the Manage my booking and then choose add API.

http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obel01im1/bookonline/retrievePNRSelectOption.do

[lionfish]

I would like to add my support to the "keep 10kg for Hand Baggage".
Don't usually use RA since they dumped FUE a few years ago and left us to pay more with an alternative airline, but we are flying to Cork with them for a long weekend later this month and we could not get everything in with only 5kg each. I can definitely manage with 10kg, but the misses may need a photographers coat with its many pockets - have to wait and see!