Ryanair to charge passengers to check-in

The latest addition of charges for low-cost travellers comes from Ryanair, who have decided to charge passengers for making use of check-in facilities at airports. From 20 September 2007, all passengers making new reservations will have to pay a fee of £2 (€3) per passenger journey to use the airport check-in facilities.

Passengers will be able to check-in online for free, but this is only an option for those with hand luggage only. Those who wish to travel with hold luggage will have to pay the new charge, in addition to the charges already imposed by the airline for hold luggage.