{"id":120636,"date":"2018-09-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/ryanair-investigated-by-the-italian-competition-watchdog-for-intending-to-force-passengers-to-pay-for-hand-luggage\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T09:37:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T07:37:45","slug":"ryanair-investigated-by-the-italian-competition-watchdog-for-intending-to-force-passengers-to-pay-for-hand-luggage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/ryanair-investigated-by-the-italian-competition-watchdog-for-intending-to-force-passengers-to-pay-for-hand-luggage\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryanair investigated by the Italian competition watchdog for intending to force passengers to pay for hand luggage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Low-cost airline Ryanair has come under investigation by the Italian competition watchdog for its intention to require all passengers, starting November 1, 2018, to pay between \u20ac6 and \u20ac10 to bring a carry-on bag weighing up to 10 kg on board the aircraft.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Italian authority considers that Ryanair&#8217;s new policy could constitute an unfair commercial practice, as it would distort the final price of the ticket and does not allow for a real comparison with the prices of other companies.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The authority points out that hand luggage has been an essential element of transport and should be included in the ticket price from the start.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to the new rules, passengers will only be allowed to bring one small personal bag on board, which can be stored under the seat in front.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Starting November 1, if a passenger wants to take their carry-on suitcase, weighing up to 10 kg, into the aircraft cabin, they will have to pay between \u20ac6 and \u20ac8 to store it in the overhead compartment or pay between \u20ac8 and \u20ac10 to check it into the hold.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Ryanair states that it was forced to make these changes because passengers were taking too many bags on board the aircraft, which caused boarding delays.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>At the beginning of the year, the company launched a new baggage policy, under which only priority access passengers are entitled to take two bags on board for free. Priority access involves paying an additional fee.<\/div>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why is Ryanair being investigated in Italy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Italian competition authority is investigating Ryanair&#8217;s policy of charging for 10kg hand luggage, which may be considered an unfair commercial practice that distorts price transparency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are Ryanair&#8217;s new hand luggage rules?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting November 1, 2018, passengers must pay between \u20ac6 and \u20ac10 for a 10kg carry-on bag, with only one small personal item allowed for free under the seat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does Ryanair justify these baggage fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The airline claims the changes are necessary to reduce boarding delays caused by an excessive number of bags being brought into the cabin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low-cost airline Ryanair has come under investigation by the Italian competition watchdog for its intention to require all passengers, starting November 1, 2018, to pay between \u20ac6 and \u20ac10 to bring a carry-on bag weighing up to 10 kg on board the aircraft. 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