This is the opening paragraph from the Independent today:
"Ryanair IS to discourage passengers from putting suitcases in the hold of its aeroplanes as part of a crackdown on costs."
I would have thought they would, we don't want SLF walking over the ramp and stuffing their own bags in the hold, no wonder Aviance workers are worried!!
Seriously, this may appear a cost saver to M O'L but for me and many others this would mean I would not consider FR for anything but daytrips. I certainly would not take my family and all our luggage on board their aircraft.
I think the IAA and CAA should review this in the light of potential safety implications of over-loading the overhead bins.