Ryanair's luggage rule explained after a passenger was forced to pay £60 for her water bottle as it was classed as 'excess baggage', on a flight from Dublin to Stansted

Simon Calder has cleared up confusion around Ryanair's bag policy after a woman was charged £50 for bringing her water bottle on board a flight recently

Despite the bottle going unnoticed on the way out, the passenger had to pay extra on her return as part of the baggage rules

Ryanair charged a passenger $62 for a water bottle in a questionable enforcement of baggage rules. Learn how to avoid unexpected fees.

Whether you are on a short flight or long haul it is essential you drink enough water to avoid feeling dehydrated. Admittedly airlines only give you a pesky cup of water when you ask for it, which is not helpful when the recommended daily intake is approximately two litres,