Ryanair gets more in-flight extras than the economic turnover of 30 countries

Ryanair derives more from its in-flight extras than the total economic turnover of 30 different countries.

The low-cost airline has generated "incidental revenue" for around £ 2.2 billion in 2018 – including additions such as larger carry-on, priority boarding or selection of specific seats.

This means that the low-cost company has achieved more than the GDP of countries like Lesotho, Bhutan, Liberia and Belize, according to UN figures.

According to the IdeaWorks Company research group, Ryanair was ranked fifth among the airlines that made the most of in-flight supplements, behind the US and Southwest giants.

These additions represent 31% of Ryanair's annual business, the Daily Star reported.

Ryanair changed its baggage policy last year. Those who opt for priority boarding on a Ryanair flight are charged £ 6.

In accordance with Ryanair's baggage policy, non-priority pbadengers can carry a free 40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm personal bag. (aka a purse, laptop bag or small backpack).

However, pbadengers wishing to take a regular cabin baggage must pay a "priority" fee at a cost of up to £ 12.

If you have paid priority boarding, you can also bring a small free personal bag and a cabin bag weighing no more than 10 kg and to be held in the upper luggage compartment.

Pbadengers who wish to book a specific flight are charged between £ 15 and £ 22.50.

The revelation comes after Ryanair pbadengers were forced to pay more than £ 2.50 for water when they were stuck in a late plane bound for Manchester from Marseille this week.

Stephen Ramsay was one of many who complained of having waited 90 minutes by 30 ° C.

He complained that the "monetization" of the water was a mistake, but he was told that it was "not Ryanair 's policy to offer the same". free water under these circumstances ".

He wrote on Facebook: "I told the staff that the water should not be bought and it was said that Ryanair's policy is not to offer water free in these circumstances. "

Mirror Online has asked Ryanair to provide feedback.