Ryanair to end airport check-in

Updated: 16:46, Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Ryanair says it will remove all its airport check-in desks from 1 October this year, requiring all passengers to check-in online.

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Check-in desks to be phased out

The airline will extend its web check-in service from 19 March to passengers travelling with checked baggage and reduced mobility customers.

Customers who check-in with only carry-on baggage will not be charged, but those with baggage to be checked in will pay a €5 fee.

However, from 1 May all passengers checking in online will be charged a €5 fee, except for promotional fares.

Passengers continuing to use check-in desks will be charged €10 per person from 19 March, and then €20 per person from 1 May, as check-in desks are phased out over the summer.

From 1 October, passengers who have checked in bags will use the airport 'bag-drop' desks.

The airline says the move is a first for the industry and will allow it to lower airport and handling costs.

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