The £55 airport fee that Ryanair is scrapping this year
RYANAIR passengers soon won’t get caught out with a strict £55 when getting to the airport.
The budget airline announced last year that they planned to phase out printed boarding passes.
Ryanair passengers soon won’t have to pay a £55 fee for forgetting to print their boarding pass[/caption]Currently, passengers who fail to check in online and have to get their boarding pass at the desk has to pay a £55 fee.
Some families have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket when forgetting to do this.
However, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said last year that he was wanted to scrap all printed passes in favour of mobile boarding passes by May.
He said: “Our goal is to eliminate check-in desks at the airport, just like we’ve done with luggage counters.
“Everything will be managed through the app, making the process fully digital and eliminating paper entirely.”
“I’m one of the last remaining people still showing up with my piece of paper.
“It also means, once we get everybody onto the app, nobody will ever again pay for a boarding pass at an airport – the airport check in fee will be gone.
“So, I think it will be a smoother, easier journey for everybody.”
While this means no more £55 fees, passengers will need to make sure their phone has enough battery.
Anyone with a dead battery may find themselves struggling to get through security.
Despite this, O’Leary said passengers will still be able to board if their phone dies when they get to the gate.
He told the Telegraph: “If your battery dies, we have your seat and your passport and we can do that at the boarding gates at the moment.”
There are a number of destinations that Brits will still need to print their boarding pass for, however.
Airports in Morocco require a physical copy, due to additional checks at security, as do ones in Turkey, excluding Dalaman.
And Tirana Airport in Albania also cannot accept mobile boarding passes.
Sun Travel has contacted Ryanair for clarification regarding mobile passes for these destinations.
Some travel experts have said that other airlines could ditch boarding passes altogether.
Start-up airline Riyadh Air’s chief executive Tony Douglas said mobile boarding passes could even be a thing of the past by 2030.
This would be replaced with biometric checks such as fingerprint and iris scans.
Advice for flying with Ryanair
- All Ryanair passengers can bring a small personal bag on board but this must fit under the seat in front of you, but it must be no bigger than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
- Any over-sized cabin bags will be refused at the boarding gate and put in the hold for a fee
- Ryanair also charges passengers up to £55 check-in at the airport
- Anyone who loses their card at the airport will have to pay a £20 reissue fee
- Book to sit in the front five rows if you want to head off the plane first
- Extra legroom seats can be found in rows 1 A, B, C or 2 D, E, F as well as row 16 and 17 near the emergency exit
- The worst seat on Ryanair’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft is also 11A because of its lack of window.
Here’s the seat number you never want to see on your boarding pass.
And why having SSSS on your pass might delay you at security.
The new rules would eliminate the need for check in desks, with bag drops only[/caption]Death in Paradise’s Don Gilet recalls forgotten role on BBC drama years before becoming new detective
DEATH in Paradise’s latest star Don Gilet has opened up on his origins with the BBC drama after signing up to play the leading role.
The former EastEnders actor made his debut in the show during the Christmas special but now he is back as the full-time leading detective, DI Mervin Wilson.
Don Gilet has opened up about his new role on Death in Paradise[/caption] It is actually the second time the star has been a part of the show[/caption]But before Don bagged the leading role, he had headed to Saint Marie in a forgotten role alongside lead show star Kris Marshall.
Speaking about his previous show cameo, he admitted he thought he’d never play the main man of the show.
Don said: “It was a long time ago now, but I certainly remember enjoying it!
“I remember thinking I’m here just playing the
villain.
“I’ll never have to play that character who speaks for seven pages nonstop.
“Cut to now, and I’m now playing the character who speaks for seven pages nonstop…”
Ahead of his first day in the role, Don admitted he was both “excited and terrified” to be returning full-time.
The actor said: “I’m sure it won’t be a surprise to say that it was both exciting and terrifying in equal measure.
“I liken it to one of those scary rides at a theme park. I’m going on it, and I know it’s going to be scary, but I’m going to do it.
“You’re daring yourself. Then you sit in the seat going, “What have I just let myself in for?!”
“But it was exciting because I knew I was embarking on this new journey.”
But despite filming in the sunny climates of Guadeloupe, Don admitted he was all about work and less about play when it came to his stint on the island.
Don said: “I did get recommendations for some nice restaurants as well as places to go and visit from the cast.
“They wanted to take me out, but I really wanted to knuckle down while we were filming so I could look back and say that I put all my energy into this role.
“We’ve spent so much time together and there’s such a beautiful, warm bond between us.”
Most memorable Death in Paradise episodes
By Conor O’Brien
- Arriving in Paradise: The show’s very first episode, introducing Ben Miller as the straight-laced DI Richard Poole. This episode also introduces Poole’s team and the fictional island location location of Saint Marie.
- Amongst Us: The eighth episode of series one sees Richard uncover a major secret about Aidan (Adrian Dunbar), who has been dating Catherine (Elizabeth Bourgine). Far from his Line of Duty character Ted Hastings, Aidan is revealed to be a murderer.
- Death of a Detective: The first episode of series three marks a major turning point for Death in Paradise. DI Poole is killed off – with his murder being the first case for replacement DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall). This mirrors two years earlier, when Poole solved his predecessor’s murder.
- Stab in the Dark: This instalment, the first episode of series four, proved memorable for two reasons. It marked the introduction of Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert) who became a long-running character. Meanwhile, Don Gilet guest-starred as the killer – almost a decade before becoming the show’s latest DI.
- Swimming in Murder: Similarly to above, this episode marks the first appearance of JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare), who starred for seven series.
- Man Overboard (Part One and Two): This two-parter in series six had a lot of different elements involved. Some of the team travelled to London, DI Goodman exited the show – while newcomer DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O’Hanlon) made his first appearance.
- Switcharoo: Airing as the fifth episode of series nine, this was the first intalment following DI Mooney’s departure. In his place came DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) – who became the show’s longest-serving DI.
- Sins of the Detective: The latter half of a two-parter in series 12, which saw Neville in the frame for murdering smarmy criminologist David Cartwright. Although the team eventually uncover the actual murder, it comes with a big shock.
- A Murder in the Skies: The finale of series 13 marked Neville’s exit from Saint Marie. The unlucky-in-love detective got a happy ending by sailing into the sunset with love interest Florence Cassell – who’d returned a few episodes earlier.
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I’m A Celeb’s Maura Higgins reveals nipple piercing in ‘no bra’ t-shirt
I’M A Celebrity star Maura Higgins has revealed she has her nipple pierced.
Love Island star Maura, 34, gave her fans a treat, in her ‘no bra’ top.
Maura Higgins wowed in this sheer top[/caption] In the stunning snap she showed off her nipple piercing[/caption] Maura is loved up with Towie star Pete Wicks[/caption] Maura recently wowed on I’m a Celebrity[/caption]Maura – who is dating Towie legend Pete – is known for her daring style, and her latest pictures didn’t disappoint.
The model looked incredible in her sheer bra that left very little to the imagination.
The stunning photos revealed she had her left nipple pierced.
The intimate jewellery could be seen peeking through the sheer top.
The new snaps come as Maura once again faced a grilling over her relationship with Pete.
Last week, she faced an awkward moment on Loose Women when she was questioned over the status of their relationship.
The pair have been keen to keep their relationship a secret and have only given fans small snippets of information.
But in a recent interview on Loose Women, panellist Frankie Bridge wasted no time in asking her about her relationship with Pete.
After Frankie said that they made a good couple, Maura coyly replied: “Do we really? I never really thought about it.”
Going on, she said: “Not really much to tell, we spend time together, get on really well, and he is a great person.
“But there is nothing to tell.”
Meanwhile, in another recent interview Maura was asked whether she has a “terrible taste in men,”, and the Love Island star replied: “Yes.”
She went on to say “it would be lovely” to be in love, as she opened up to The Times about her dating life.
Maura continued to say she’s “happy now,” when asked whether or not she’s in love.
Maura remained coy about her romance with Pete on Loose Women[/caption]And on the topic of Pete, Maura shared: “I don’t feel like I need a man. But I’ll date, and I’ll see where something goes, and if it happens, it happens.”
It comes after Pete did an interview with The Times himself, and revealed why he has never been in a long term romance.
He said: “[Settling down] is the bit I just can’t do.
“The minute a relationship gets to the point where I seem to be having an impact on someone’s life, it scares the shit out of me.”
Speaking about past relationships, Pete added: “Yeah. Over the years, people have tried to understand me, but if you don’t understand yourself, it’s very difficult for anyone else to understand you.”
Meanwhile, the couple have been enjoying a string of cosy dates and trips away.
Maura recently posted from the exclusive Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell, a known date spot for the Towie cast.
Maura recently insisted ‘I don’t need a man’[/caption]This was followed by a trip to the Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, where rooms start from £295 per night as well as an annual membership of £2,750.
I’m a Celebrity star Maura and Pete also shared a glimpse inside their last holiday, a £243 a night lakehouse break.
The reality TV couple jetted to Maura’s native Ireland for the festive period and stayed at the Glasson Lakehouse Spa & Golf Club.
Maura said she didn’t have good taste in men in a recent interview[/caption] Maura and Pete were first rumoured to be dating in August last year[/caption]Laura Woods gives birth to first child with Adam Collard as newly-engaged pair share news of newly born baby
LAURA WOODS has given birth to her first child with partner Adam Collard.
The hugely popular TV presenter, 37, announced her pregnancy in July.
And now she and fiance Adam, 29, have welcomed their first baby into the world.
Collard announced the news on Instagram, writing: “Leo Ernie Collard, our boy.”
ITV host Woods worked the entire Euro 2024 campaign managing to keep the joyful news of her pregnancy a secret.
The ex-talkSPORT host went public with the news between the Euros and Olympics in the summer.
The TV presenter and award-winning journalist shared a picture of an ultrasound on Instagram, complete with her French bulldog peeking over the top.
Since then, Woods has shared regular baby bump updates with her legion of fans on social media.
However, fans had been kept in the dark as to her due date, with Woods and Collard playing their cards close to their chest.
So today’s news came as a wonderful surprise to fans.
It has been a big 12 months for Laura, having also announced she and partner Adam got engaged in September having first started dating in 2023.
The former Love Island hunk got down on one knee on a beach in Cornwall to pop the question.
Laura told her Instagram followers about the news in a post that said: “And just like that… You make me happy @adamcollard
“Thank you @carbisbayestate – the place we fell in love and now the place we got engaged, you made it so special What a summer x”
The glamorous TNT Sports presenter hasn’t been shy in showing off her stunning engagement ring.
Woods is the lead presenter on TNT Sports for their Champions League coverage and continued her boxing work for the network throughout her pregnancy.
Adam rose to fame after appearing on Love Island – TWICE. He also took part in Celebs Go Dating.
On the show he enjoyed a whirlwind fling with Kate Moss‘ sister Lottie Moss.
Prior to that, Adam’s first public romance was on Love Island where he was coupled up with influencer and Strictly star Zara McDermott.
He claims to have had 25 girlfriends.
But just weeks after splitting with Lottie, who now refuses to talk to him, he fell for Woods.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun about his romance with Laura, Adam said: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
“Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
“It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.”
Just earlier this year, Adam opened up about a secret battle with addiction and depression.
While 2024 was filled with his engagement and news of expecting his first child, he called it “the hardest year of my life”.
He admitted to having a painkiller and sleeping pill addiction and struggling with his mental health.
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How Laura Woods tamed Love Island bad boy Adam Collard
HE was one of Love Island's most notorious bad boys - but one woman seems to have changed all that.
Personal trainer Adam Collard, 28, has been dating Euro 2024 presenter Laura Woods, 36, since 2023.
The former loverat has called her “The One,” spent Christmas with her – the first time he’s done so with a girlfriend since he was 21 – and kept their relationship relatively out of the limelight, seemingly on Laura’s wishes.
It’s a far cry from the man who admits himself he’s been “ruthless” in the past, claims to have had 25 girlfriends, and spent many years partying and juggling flings with girls including Zara McDermott and Lottie Moss.
Relationship expert Jo Hemmings says: “He’s now 28, he’s a professional with a job, and I think he just went off the whole idea of ever realistically meeting somebody on a TV show.
“He’s now met somebody who is also a professional, and is only on TV as a byproduct of what she does in sport.
“He’s got himself in a comfortable place. Financially, he’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more settled.
“He once played into this roguish character that people saw him as, and became a parody of himself. But look who’s laughing now.
“He’s got a fabulous girlfriend, they’re in a long term relationship, he’s well off, he’s still in the public eye, and he’s getting on with his life in the way that I think he always wanted.”