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German Union Warns Ryanair's Strict Bag Checks Fuel Tensions on Board

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German cabin crew union UFO has warned that Ryanair's stricter hand luggage checks could create new tensions on board, after the airline announced higher rewards for staff who flag oversized bags, reported dpa. Michael O'Leary, the carrier's chief executive, has pledged to raise the bonus for ground staff who identify oversized bags from €1.50 ($1.75) to €2.50 per item starting in November, with no monthly cap, according to British media reports…

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Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair's announcement that airport staff who find passengers with oversized luggage would receive a higher bonus could cause further tensions on board, the German cabin crew union UFO has warned.

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Hand baggage controls at Ryanair are to be tightened, which could lead to annoyance and higher costs for passengers. The airline speaks of the "scotch of oversized baggage".

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The German cabin crew union UFO is warning that Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair's new baggage system could cause further tension on board. The airline has announced higher rewards for airport staff who find passengers with oversized luggage starting in November, German news agency dpa reports.

Ryanair wants to increase the premiums for ground personnel when too heavy or too large hand luggage is discovered. The flight attendant union UFO warns of additional problems on board.

The airline announced higher premiums if ground personnel discovered too large or heavy hand luggage.

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nachrichten.at broke the news in Linz, Austria on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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