To Avoid Extra Charges, Ryanair Passenger Rips Wheels Off His Suitcase

Ryanair, an Irish budget airline, is well-known for its meticulous baggage regulations, extra charges and high cost of meals. But people can be incredibly creative when money is involved. Social media is flooded with videos demonstrating how to hack the system and avoid paying extra for excess luggage. Some even go beyond and wear layers upon layers of clothing, pretend to be pregnant and utilise phoney duty-free baggage to save money. Unfortunately, one flier wasn’t able to get by security without being noticed, but they did put up a fight to save themselves an additional 70€ (roughly Rs 6,000).

Online video shows the traveller removing his suitcase’s wheels and making his way to his plane. It shows him grabbing the luggage and pulling off the wheels, with a few of his fellow travellers lending a hand at the check-in counter.

A Ryanair representative informed Daniel, who was getting ready to catch a quick trip to the Spanish mainland, that he owed an additional $76 for his suitcase, which was slightly overweight, at the airport in Palma, Mallorca, in May, according to The Sun.

The men quickly calculated that it would be more convenient to break the bag than to pay the expensive cost. His friend David was one among those who assisted him in removing the suitcase wheels in order to achieve the allowed range required to travel without incurring additional expenses.

When Daniel took out the final four wheels, there was a burst of applause for him. Once the bag fit the specifications required by Ryanair, there was an even louder ovation.

There are over 8 lakh views on the social media platform. The comments section, as expected, applauded the man and criticised Ryanair for their policies.

A user commented, “This should be a feature from a product manager’s perspective.”

Another user noted, “Even the staff were impressed.”

“It was all worth it for the glorious cheering from other passengers,” someone wrote.

Yet another user said, “The guy handled the suitcase better than the airline’s luggage operators.”

According to the Ryanair website, all of their fares allow one compact personal item (40x20x25 cm), such as a purse or laptop bag. The luggage must fit beneath the seat that is in front of you. “If you need additional baggage allowance, there are various options available to you.”