Extra Bonus for Catching Overweight Bags

Ryanair Earns Cash from Oversized Bag Checks

Unexpected Bonus Scheme Unveiled

Bonus Per Bag: Staff receive €1.50 (£1.30) for each oversized bag flagged at the boarding gate.

Monthly Ceiling: Earnings capped at €80 (£69.34) each month.

Despite Chief Marketing Officer Dara Brady asserting no commissions, the airline maintains that the policy protects onboard space, not profits.

Brady confirms the bag policy remains unchanged.
Proper bag dimensions ensure a smooth flight experience.

Gate‑Bag Bonus: Ryanair’s Baggage Strategy

Ryanair has opened a new chapter in its baggage policy, referring to the programme as a “gate bag bonus.” The airline’s spokesperson recently spoke to The Sunday Times, offering fresh insights into how the carrier handles oversized luggage.

Commission Fees and Passenger Compliance

The company confirms it does pay commissions to agents who spot and charge for oversized bags.
According to the spokesperson, these fees are paid by less than 0.1 percent of passengers who fail to meet Ryanair’s bag rules.

Ryanair’s Message to the 0.1 Percent

The airline’s message to the few passengers who do not comply is straightforward:

Please adhere to our generous bag rules.
If you do not, you will be charged either at check‑in or directly at the gate.

What this Means for Travelers

Ryanair’s new “gate bag bonus” programme represents a clear attempt to reduce the number of oversized bags that can disrupt flights. By emphasizing strict compliance and heavy penalties for non‑compliance, the airline hopes to streamline boarding processes and maintain a smooth travel experience for all passengers.

How much are Ryanair passengers charged for oversized bags?

Ryanair Tightens Bag Rules, EasyJet Follow Suit

Gate‑Gate Fees for Small Luggage

Passengers who ignore Ryanair’s strict carry‑on policy could be hit with a fine of up to €75 (about £65) at the check‑in gate. The airline says only a “tiny fraction” of travellers are actually affected, but the move sparks debate over fairness in airline pricing.

New EU Rule, Bigger Free Bags

Ryanair will soon allow slightly larger free bags—up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm—to align with an upcoming EU regulation that bans charges for small carry‑on items.

EasyJet’s Similar Enforcement System

Earlier this month, regulators discovered that EasyJet employs a comparable baggage‑enforcement bonus, raising questions about transparency across the low‑cost sector.