Traveler Fakes Pregnancy to Avoid Ryanair Baggage Fees, Plans Repeat on Return Trip

Grace Hale's viral stunt highlights frustrations with rising airline fees and the lengths passengers go to save money.

Grace Hale avoided Ryanair's baggage fees by creating a fake pregnancy bump using a makeup bag and jackets.
She shared her experience on TikTok, where it gained significant attention, fueling discussions on airline policies.
Hale researched pregnancy appearances and practiced the stunt at a train station before her flight from Stansted to Edinburgh.
Ryanair charges between $50 and $80 for extra baggage, a cost Hale described as 'ridiculously expensive.'
Hale plans to use the same tactic on her return flight, further spotlighting creative methods travelers use to bypass fees.