Summary
Ryanair is thinking about increasing the bonus it gives to workers who spot passengers with bags that are too big. The current bonus is €1.50 for each oversized bag found. This move aims to reduce delays and ensure that passengers follow the baggage rules.
Key Facts
- Ryanair workers now get €1.50 for catching passengers with oversized bags.
- The airline wants to stop oversized bags because they delay boarding.
- Only about 0.1% of passengers bring bags that are too big.
- Passengers with oversized bags pay a fee of up to €75.
- Ryanair's current free carry-on bag size is 40cm x 20cm x 25cm.
- The free carry-on bag size will increase slightly due to new EU rules.
- Ryanair reported profits of €820 million from April to June, doubling from last year.
- The increase in profits was helped by Easter timing and higher ticket prices.
