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EasyJet's £1.20 Incentive Sparks Controversy Over Oversized Bags

7/7/2025

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Swissport employees at seven UK airports, including Belfast and Glasgow, are incentivized with £1.20 for each oversized bag they identify on easyJet flights, as revealed in a leaked email. This controversial "gate bag revenue incentive" has sparked complaints from passengers about aggressive enforcement and inconsistent sizing, especially with the hefty £48 charge for oversized luggage.

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Swissport employees at seven UK airports, including Belfast and Glasgow, are incentivized with £1.20 for each oversized bag they identify on easyJet flights, as revealed in a leaked email. This controversial "gate bag revenue incentive" has sparked complaints from passengers about aggressive enforcement and inconsistent sizing, especially with the hefty £48 charge for oversized luggage.