A new rule has come into effect for Ryanair passengers that will see those flying with the airline from Stansted Airport needing to arrive for their flights even earlier than before.
The airline is changing its bag drop cut-off time from 40 minutes before departure to 60 minutes, meaning travellers will need to allow extra time to check in hold luggage.
Ryanair bosses originally announced the change in April to make sure the estimated 20 per cent of its passengers who check in a bag have enough time to clear airport security and passport control queues before boarding begins.
This has been introduced to help cut back on the number of passengers missing their flights.
Anyone who doesn't check in more than an hour before their flight could be denied boarding after the change came into effect on Tuesday.
"From Tuesday, 10 November, bag drop services at all Ryanair airports will close 60 minutes before scheduled departure, instead of the current 40 minutes," said Ryanair CMA Dara Brady.
"This small change will give the 20 per cent of Ryanair passengers who check in a bag, more time to clear airport security and passport control queues and get to their departure gate before boarding begins, particularly during busy travel periods when airport queues can be longer."
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