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Ryanair Passenger Hit with £50 Charge Over a Water Bottle—Is This Fair?
If you've ever flown with Ryanair, you know the routine—cheap tickets, strict baggage policies, and that constant worry of an unexpected charge at the gate. It’s no secret that while the airline offers some of the lowest fares in Europe, it has also gained a reputation for its rigid rules and additional fees that can sometimes cost more than the flight itself. But one recent incident has taken this to a whole new level—being charged £50 for a water bottle .
This happened to journalist Ruby Flanagan during a recent trip from Dublin to London. Like many budget-conscious travelers, she had booked Ryanair’s basic fare , which includes only one small personal bag (40x20x25cm). She had used the same backpack for multiple Ryanair flights without issue. However, things took an unexpected turn at the gate when staff instructed her to place her metal water bottle inside her bag.
No big deal, right? Well, not exactly. Her bag was already packed to capacity, and after struggling to squeeze the bottle inside, it barely zipped up. That’s when she was stopped again—this time, she was told her bag was now too big and that she had to pay a £50 (€60) charge to bring it on board.
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Understandably frustrated, Ruby questioned the logic behind this rule. If the water bottle had simply been in her hand, as it was on her outbound flight , there wouldn’t have been an issue. Yet, now it was considered an extra item that needed to be stowed away, ultimately pushing her bag over the allowed dimensions. Meanwhile, she watched other passengers walk through with shopping bags, laptops, and even fast food in their hands—no problem at all.
After being forced to pay the fine in order to board her flight, Ruby realized she wasn’t alone. Several other passengers were caught in similar situations, resulting in Ryanair pocketing hundreds of pounds in unexpected fees. The airline later responded by citing its baggage policy, stating that every passenger is allowed only one personal item , and if any additional items don’t fit inside, the standard charge applies.
This raises an important question: is Ryanair too strict with its baggage policy? Or are incidents like these just another way for budget airlines to make money? Many travelers already feel that Ryanair's fees are excessive, but charging someone £50 for carrying a water bottle feels like a new level of extreme.
At the end of the day, this is a classic example of the hidden costs of budget travel . While you may book a cheap flight, unexpected charges can quickly add up—especially if you don’t play by the airline’s rules to the letter.
So next time you’re flying Ryanair, be warned: even a water bottle could end up costing you more than your ticket!
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