2-2132 Commercial Aviation Today - 2004-07/09Ryanair to Eliminate Checked Baggage Bloomberg reports that Ryanair plans to eliminate checked baggage in a bid to reduce costs by as much as £5 ($9.26) a passenger. According to the report, the airline will encourage people to buy more items at their destination rather than bring them with them. Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary told Bloomberg. "With the savings you make on our fares, you can afford to buy your hairdryers and things when you get there." After checked baggage has been eliminated, which O'Leary reportedly said would take more than a year, Ryanair will fly with its cargo holds empty. My comments This airline is getting really absurd about reducing weight on the aircraft and saving money. First it's no windowshades or backseat pockets - now this. This airline will soon find itself flying very lightweight aircraft because it will be flying without passengers. David R