Ryanair boss slaps down EU proposals for two free bags per passenger
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has returned to the ‘unacceptable’ suggestions that could allow each plane passenger to bring two free cabin bags.
In June, the European Parliament Transportation and Tourism Committee supported a movement that would prohibit airlines from charging passengers for a second cabin trunk.
This means that passengers, including those flying with low -budget carriers, can bring a 7 kg cabin bag and a small 7kg cabin bag without any extra charge.
During the first quarter of 2026 during Ryanir’s earnings, the general manager strongly criticized the ‘non -practical’ movement, stating that the airline fleet cannot physically contain two bags per passenger.
Accordingly Weekly travelHe said: ‘The idea that everyone has two free bags on the ship cannot be applied – they do not fit on the plane.
‘For a small carrying bag and a large tram bag, there is not a large place on the full aircraft. Approximately 50 percent of the passengers can bring a tram bag and do this using the priority boarding service. ‘
Mr. O’leary not only believed that the proposed change will lead to extreme crowds and delays, but also suggested that the airline will weaken its operational efficiency and low -cost model.
The authority added: ‘We do not believe that there will be any rules that will violate the EU rules that guarantee the freedom of pricing and policies of airlines.’
In June, members of the European Parliament Production and Tourism Committee supported a movement that would prohibit the charging of passengers for a second cabin baggage.
Ryanir Boss Michael O’leary, strongly criticizing the ‘practical’ movement, the airline’s fleet can not physically contain two bags per passenger, especially in full reserved flights
In addition, CEO claimed that Ryanair has already struggled with the amount of luggage that is currently allowed and actively tries to reduce excess baggage.
The Irish budget carrier is currently paying about 1.50 € (£ 1.30) to cut passengers trying to bring the luggage that does not meet the famous 40x20x25cm tight size requirements.
Although an old employee said that the monthly bonus was closed with € 80 (£ 70), he claimed that they were in the pocket for every large -sized bag they reported, according to Sunday Times.
Since then, Mr. O’leary said he was thinking of increasing the incentive of ‘eliminating the scourge of passengers with more baggage’.
Despite the recent pressure from the transportation and tourism committee for the new two -bag rule of MEP, Mr. O’leary believes that it will not come into force due to practical challenges.
However, he added: ‘I think it is not likely to play, but there will be a kind of negotiation between the Parliament and the Passenger Rights Commission.’
Furious social media users, after learning that the airline has paid staff bonuses to capture passengers with large bags, comes after hitting Ryanir Patros.
Hundreds of Ryanir passengers left something in the news, many of them for disappointment to Instagram and X.
Mr. O’leary not only believed that the proposed change would lead to excessive crowds and delays, but also suggested that the airline will weaken its operational efficiency and low -cost model.
One person wrote: ‘O’leary’s last idea: Turn the cabin team to the bag police for € 1.50 €.
‘Ryanair makes a profit, but instead of alleviating luggage rules, they double the penalties. At what point the application passes to small income hunting? ‘
Another is: ‘Ryaniir and Michael O Leary, a profit gained € 1.50 € to find a large -scale employee is pathetic. Why would you have a problem for an employee for € 1.50 per bag? ‘
A third customer said: ‘This – a kind – explains the behavior of some Ryanan’s ground personnel … Especially at Edinburgh Airport.’
