Overview

• Michael O’Leary said crew currently receive about €1.50 per oversized bag with a monthly cap of €80 and he is weighing a higher bonus to deter non-compliance.
• Passengers caught with oversized cabin luggage face fees of up to €75 at the gate under Ryanair’s strict baggage policy.
• The airline plans to expand its free personal bag allowance to 40 x 30 x 20cm in line with upcoming EU regulations banning charges for small carry-ons.
• Rival carriers and ground handlers, including easyJet via Swissport, operate similar gate-bag incentive schemes that have drawn scrutiny.
• EU court rulings and a European Parliament transport committee proposal aim to standardize free carry-on allowances and curb ancillary fees.