German union warns Ryanair's strict bag checks fuel tensions on board

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2025-09-03

Berlin (dpa) - 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. 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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