Budget airline passenger hoped to avoid paying for a return flight — by hiding in the overhead bin
By Ben Cost
Published on April 24, 2026.
A Ryanair passenger, named @gaetanino97 on TikTok, has been filmed hiding in the overhead bin during a flight from Malta to Naples, Italy. The stowaway joked that he did it to avoid paying for the return fare. However, many found the stunt humorous, while others called it unacceptable and showed a lack of respect towards those who work. The incident occurred during the flight and could have potentially cost him extra, as Ryanair notoriously charges extra to store bags up top.
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