Passengers flying with Ryanair may want to double-check their hand luggage before heading to the airport, as the airline is reportedly considering increasing incentives for staff who identify oversized bags at boarding gates.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary recently revealed that employees currently receive a commission each time they catch baggage that exceeds the airline’s size restrictions. At present, staff earn €2.50 per oversized bag detected.

Travelers found carrying bags beyond the permitted dimensions can be charged a €75 fee before boarding. According to reports, Ryanair is now considering increasing the employee reward to around €3.50 per bag — an extra euro on top of the current rate.

The bonus system itself has already seen a recent increase. Last November, the commission paid to staff rose from €1.50 to €2.50.

O'Leary suggested the company may raise incentives because fewer passengers are now being caught with oversized baggage. He indicated that awareness of the policy appears to be having an effect, with more travelers arriving prepared and in compliance with the rules.

Speaking about the issue, Ryanair's chief emphasized that passengers should avoid arriving at the gate with bags that do not meet the airline’s size requirements, warning that extra charges will still apply.

Ryanair Cabin Bag Allowances Explained

Under Ryanair’s standard ticket rules, passengers can bring one small personal item free of charge. This bag must fit under the seat and cannot exceed 40 x 30 x 20cm.

Those who purchase an additional cabin baggage option can bring a larger carry-on weighing up to 10kg. That bag must fit within 55 x 40 x 20cm and be stored in the overhead lockers.

The airline estimates that around 200,000 passengers pay additional baggage charges each year. O'Leary has made it clear he has little sympathy for travelers who attempt to push the limits of the baggage policy.

He also defended the airline’s approach by arguing that adherence to baggage rules speeds up the boarding process and helps reduce delays.

The discussion around baggage enforcement comes shortly after the Ryanair chief also called for tighter controls on alcohol sales in airport bars before early morning departures.

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