Tourist defies Ryanair luggage fee by removing suitcase wheels

Airlines have very clear rules regarding carrying hand luggage. In many cases, however, passengers board with larger backpacks or, for example, with two pieces of luggage, and the staff turns a blind eye. Sometimes, the opposite happens—although the suitcase is just a little bigger, we still have to pay extra. A tourist returning from Mallorca decided not to give in.

The maximum dimensions of hand luggage are listed both on the carrier's website and at the airport—in special boxes where we can check if our suitcase is appropriate.

Tourists who fly frequently know that the exact dimensions are often not checked in practice. However, once in a while, we may encounter a meticulous inspection. Such lousy luck befell a tourist returning from a Mallorca vacation.

Before boarding the Ryanair plane, he was informed that his suitcase did not meet the requirements and that he had to pay an extra €70 (about CAD 102), which is more than he paid for the flight, which cost €30.

A video that has surfaced online shows how he resolved this situation. He did not intend to pay the airline or leave the suitcase in Mallorca, so he tore off its wheels.

With the help of friends, he quickly removed them, and other passengers applauded him loudly. The video also shows him putting the luggage into the box to prove it fits. Other tourists are delighted.

Ryanair passengers can bring one small personal bag, such as a handbag or backpack (40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm), included in the ticket price, which must fit under the seat in front of the traveler's chair.

You have to pay extra for more oversized hand luggage. It cannot exceed 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm and must be stored in the overhead locker.