Ryanair confirms that the new 60-minute baggage rule comes into effect today

Ryanair has announced a change affecting passengers with checked baggage, closing check-in counters 60 minutes before flight departure instead of 40. This new rule, effective November 10, aims to give the 20% of passengers who check bags more time for security and passport controls. The airline hopes this will reduce the number of passengers missing flights due to delays. The remaining 80% of travelers who do not check bags will not be affected and must continue online check-in. Additionally, Ryanair's CEO predicts a significant increase in airfares across Europe by 2027 due to rising fuel costs and airline consolidations.