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The standard oversized baggage fee is usually between €70 and €75 Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollHas Ryanair ever charged you an oversized baggage fee?
CEO Michael O’Leary has said that the airline is ‘happy’ to offer staff incentives based on baggage fees collected from passengers.
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary confirmed that staff at the airline are paid commission on each bag they charge the oversized baggage fee on.
O’Leary said that employees earn €1.50 for each bag that they impose the fee, which is usually between €70 and €75 for the passenger.
On Monday, O’Leary told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland increasing the bonus rate for staff is being considered as a way to eliminate what he called the “scourge” of passengers arriving with oversized bags.
So, today we want to know: Has Ryanair ever charged you an oversized baggage fee?
Poll Results:
No (6126)
Yes (2586)
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