Ryanair tells passengers to now arrive 'at least three hours before flight'

Ryanair has issued a holiday warning for a major UK airport over disruption. Ryanair has told passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight as a "power outage is affecting the baggage belt and security screening areas" at the airport.

Ryanair has issued a travel warning for British tourists flying from Stansted Airport on Monday, April 29. An airline spokesperson said: “Due to a power outage affecting the baggage belt and security screening areas at London Stansted (STN), we are advising all passengers departing from Stansted Airport today to arrive at least three hours before your flight and to proceed straight through to security screening.”

The airline urged customers flying from Stansted to monitor the Ryanair app for updates about their flight. Ryanair passengers flying from London Stansted Airport will find the check-in desks in the main terminal check-in hall and can be easily reached from all car parks and transport options.

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Check-in baggage is an optional extra on Ryanair flights. There are options of 10kg or 20kg check-in bags costing as little as £12.99 to add to your booking. Booking check-in baggage in advance is much cheaper for passengers, so Ryanair advises customers to do this when booking their flights.

Ryanair passengers at London Stansted can find plenty of amenities in the terminal while awaiting their flights including shops, airport lounges and popular restaurants - giving customers space to unwind before their flight. Options such as airport lounges are cheaper when booked in advance.

Ryanair flies to Rome and Dublin from Stansted as well as Lisbon, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Bratislava, Malta, Marrakech and more. Passengers can go to the Ryanair website to check in online and see information about your luggage allowance. London Stansted Airport is in the process of upgrading its security equipment. This next generation security will transform the passenger experience by making it smoother, seamless and stress-free.