Last week, Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, made headlines by addressing the issue of oversized bags and announcing a new incentive program for staff who prevent passengers from bringing such luggage on board. O’Leary emphasized that the airline will increase the cash reward for gate staff from 1.50 euros to 2.50 euros per bag, effective November, while also removing the monthly cap of 80 euros.
Despite O’Leary’s firm stance on enforcing baggage regulations, many travelers can relate to the challenge of packing efficiently within size limits. Michael Zervos, who recently completed a 499-day trip visiting 195 countries to explore happiness, shared his packing expertise. Zervos praised the versatility and organization features of the Seg45 by Matador backpack, which helped him carry 100 essential items for various weather conditions without needing to shop during his travels. He also highlighted the practicality of ALO all-purpose shoes and Vebrum five-finger shoes for different environments.
While Zervos found success in his packing strategies, he also shared his experience of carrying unnecessary gadgets like an emergency door stopper and a water filter bottle that went unused during his journey. As he reflected on his travel essentials, Zervos encouraged others to share their own packing tips by reaching out to webtravel@reachplc.com.
