Major airline cracks down on ‘scourge’ of oversized luggage

WorldBusiness & Finance
21 Jul 2025 • 6:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Ryanair is considering increasing the bonus for its cabin crew to identify oversized passenger luggage, which is currently €1.50 (£1.30) per instance.
  • Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said he expects summer fares to remain similar to 2023 but anticipates a boost in profitability through cost control.
  • He said Ryanair planes are usually full, and “that’s one of the reasons we are so aggressive about eliminating the scourge of passengers with excess baggage”.
  • Passengers found with luggage exceeding their paid allowance face a charge of up to €75 (£65).
  • Mr O’Leary also said he believes a European Parliament proposal for free personal and small hand luggage will not become law due to limited space on aircraft.

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