Travellers are taking advantage of bag rules to avoid fees, says Ryanair
Cash-strapped holidaymakers are making their toddlers drag suitcases on-board planes to escape baggage fees, according to Ryanair bosses. Fewer passengers than ever are checking bags into the aircraft hold. Instead, travellers are avoiding charges by bringing more and more luggage into the cabin. Ryanair’s CFO, Neil Sorahan, said the airline could review its second bag allowance, introduced in late 2013, as passengers were starting to “take the piss”. He said: “I’ve seen 2-year-olds wheeling a bag up to the plane as people try to take advantage.” Fewer than 1 passenger in 6 now pays to check in luggage on Ryanair. The airline admitted its takings were falling as passengers looked to squeeze ever more into the cabin. <br/>
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Travellers are taking advantage of bag rules to avoid fees, says Ryanair
Cash-strapped holidaymakers are making their toddlers drag suitcases on-board planes to escape baggage fees, according to Ryanair bosses. Fewer passengers than ever are checking bags into the aircraft hold. Instead, travellers are avoiding charges by bringing more and more luggage into the cabin. Ryanair’s CFO, Neil Sorahan, said the airline could review its second bag allowance, introduced in late 2013, as passengers were starting to “take the piss”. He said: “I’ve seen 2-year-olds wheeling a bag up to the plane as people try to take advantage.” Fewer than 1 passenger in 6 now pays to check in luggage on Ryanair. The airline admitted its takings were falling as passengers looked to squeeze ever more into the cabin. <br/>
