Ryanair now paying bonuses for spotting oversized luggage

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

Budget airline Ryanair has revealed that staff are being paid bonuses to catch passengers who attempt to sneak oversized cabin luggage onto flights -- and they can add a significant amount to their wages each month by doing so. Pic: Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

GATE BAG BONUSES

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

A leaked payslip from a former employee of the hugely popular airline revealed that they had earned a 'gate bag bonus' for catching passengers with bags that appeared to exceed the airline's notoriously strict restrictions. Pic: Toni. M/Shutterstock

STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

According to The Sunday Times, the former employee claimed that staff pocket around €1.50 for every oversized bag that they report; however, it was noted that the monthly bonus is capped. Pic: Getty Images

STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

Ryanair, which generated a staggering € 13.8 billion in revenue last year, confirmed that staff are financially rewarded for flagging bags that breach the rules – which will come as no surprise to disgruntled passengers who can be charged up to €75 for each oversized item. Pic: Peter Krocka/Shutterstock

O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

Speaking on Morning Ireland today, O’Leary confirmed the €1.50 figure and said that the airline was considering increasing the bonus figure as their aircraft struggle with onboard storage space. Pic: Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

In April, Chief Marketing Officer Dara Brady insisted that no such commissions were being paid. Ryanair has also since confirmed the scheme. Pic: Alexgo.Photography/Shutterstock

'WE DO PAY COMMISSION'

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

It said: ‘We do pay commission to our agents who identify and charge for oversized bags, but these fees are paid by less than 0.1 per cent of passengers who don’t comply.’ Pic: Getty Images

INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

Currently, Ryanair allows one small cabin bag (15 by 8 by 10in) free of charge. The carry-on size will increase by 20 per cent in the coming months as the EU creates a standard smallest bag size across airlines. Pic: Salarko/Shutterstock

TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT'

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

The revelation comes as Mr O'Leary made comments that he believes US President Donald Trump will 'chicken out' on imposing tariffs on August 1, 2025. Pic: Simona Granati – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

The American leader is set to impose tariffs on several countries, as well as the continent of Europe, on August 1, after pushing back his original, earlier deadline at the beginning of July. Pic: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images

'TOO LATE' TO SWAP

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

The Ryanair boss was also asked if it was 'too late' to switch orders for new planes from Boeing to Airbus during the RTÉ Morning Ireland interview. Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

He said both companies were backed up with orders till 2030 so it wasn't an option. Ryanair is due to receive 29 new Boeing 737s in 2025, which they say will create 2,000 new jobs. Pic: Nicolas Landemard/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/REX/Shutterstock

RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

RYANAIR'S BAG OF TRICKS, GATE BAG BONUSES, STAFF BENEFIT FROM BAG WOES, STAGGERING REVENUE GENERATION, O'LEARY DOUBLES DOWN, RYANAIR CONFIRMS INCENTIVES, 'WE DO PAY COMMISSION', INFAMOUS CABIN BAG SIZING, TRUMP WILL 'CHICKEN OUT', TARIFF DEADLINE LOOMS, 'TOO LATE' TO SWAP, 2,000 NEW RYANAIR JOBS, RISK OF 'TIT FOR TAT'

The Dubliner added: 'I think Trump will chicken out and move the August tariffs to September, but there is a risk of tit for tat tariffs between Europe and the US, but Boeing will have to pay those tariffs.' Pic: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images

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