Budget airline Ryanair has announced that it will waive its flight change fee for travellers who book to travel in July and August. This move allows people to plan their summer holidays with peace of mind, providing them the flexibility to adjust their travel plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The airline has scheduled flights from most of its 80 bases starting 1 July, contingent on government restrictions and travel bans being lifted across Europe, alongside increased public health measures in airports. Notably, it has determined that customers who book to travel in July and August will be allowed to move their flights with zero change fee, valid until 31 December. This flight date adjustment will apply only to the route already booked, and trips must be completed before the year concludes. Consequently, among the precautionary measures, travellers are required to check their temperatures before arriving at the airport and may have to undergo temperature screenings upon arrival.
Check-in will be exclusively online, with passengers required to download their boarding passes to their smartphones. Additionally, crews will don face masks, and passengers are encouraged to wear masks as well while minimizing checked baggage. Only contactless payment will be accepted for pre-packaged snacks and beverages onboard, and passengers will be limited to requesting access to onboard toilet facilities, as queuing is prohibited. Moreover, passengers flying in July and August must fill out a form at check-in, providing details about the length of their visit and the address of their accommodations.
“As popular holiday destinations such as Italy, Portugal, and Spain are reopening to international tourists, we are prepared to welcome passengers on board starting 1 July, when Ryanair will be operating over 1000 daily flights across our entire network,” states Dara Brady, Ryanair’s director of marketing and digital. “We aim to provide our customers with as much confidence and flexibility as possible, with no flight change fee if their travel plans change.”
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