I hate Ryanair

Feek · 13 Oct 2009 at 10:33

If you want to see the other side of this, have a read of the letters between Ryan Air and Panarama here. It's a long read but it's interesting.

Also:

Speaking tonight after the broadcast of BBC Panorama Michael O'Leary said,

"Infamy, infamy - Panorama has it infamy!"

To celebrate the 11 false claims made by BBC Panorama Ryanair is releasing 1.1million FREE seats at midnight (12th Oct) on www.ryanair.com - where people can also see Michael O'Leary's full unedited Panorama interview outside Ryanair's AGM

Talbs13 · 13 Oct 2009 at 10:46

Its what most people do, edit the film to make the person(s) look like idiots and try to ruin their business. That is why the BBC/Channel 4 must die.

Beansprout · 13 Oct 2009 at 10:55

The simple solution to using Ryanair is to at least double the quoted fare which 'should' cover all the hidden charges...I've never flown with them but reading this thread it seems one of the charges is £5 to check-in online...er how else are you supposed to do it? Is that a blanket charge? A friend flew to Dublin for £1 recently and didn't pay anything more than that, I presume that was one of those uber-good special offers - I presume they had to pay airport taxes though.

Easyjet on the other hand are a brilliant airline - I've flown with them a few times and been impressed each time.

Basher · 13 Oct 2009 at 10:57

ColdAsIce said:
To the people crying about people rushing for seats, what the hell is the big deal? The plane doesn't take off instantly, there is no reason why you cannot just walk to the plane like a normal person and take the next available seat.

People aren't rushing in fear of the aircraft taking off without them, they're rushing to get a good seat, together.

Most budget airlines are the same though, from a cost/quality perspective. I fly to Belfast, normally once a week alternating between BMI Baby and FlyBE. I can expect delays in some way every time I travel.

ColdAsIce · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:01

Basher said:
People aren't rushing in fear of the aircraft taking off without them, they're rushing to get a good seat, together.

Most budget airlines are the same though, from a cost/quality perspective. I fly to Belfast, normally once a week alternating between BMI Baby and FlyBE. I can expect delays in some way every time I travel.

Yes I understand that, but you must agree it is just stupidity to rush on the aircraft like that "just to secure a seat together" It is very unlikely that you won't be able to sit beside your friend/partner on a flight and even if you cannot, most flights are short haul, it isn't a huge deal is it? Attacking Ryanair on this issue is ridiculous.

ColdAsIce · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:03

Very interesting read those letters between Ryanair and the BBC, would definitely say that the BBC had an agenda against Ryanair.

Sawell · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:03

Basher said:
On many routes you have no choice. Is it that hard for people to not get this simple bit of logic?

So you should be thankful Ryanair offer the service to those routes, really. It's not like it's your human right to be able to fly.

Duke · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:08

Feek said:
If you want to see the other side of this, have a read of the letters between Ryan Air and Panarama here. It's a long read but it's interesting.

Good read that, ta.

Basher · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:09

ColdAsIce said:
Yes I understand that, but you must agree it is just stupidity to rush on the aircraft like that "just to secure a seat together"

No, I don't agree that's stupidity. You don't have to rush like a moron, just be clever where you position yourself on the bus to the aircraft.

Basher · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:10

Sawell said:
So you should be thankful Ryanair offer the service to those routes, really. It's not like it's your human right to be able to fly.

I'm thankful there's a route there. I'm not thankful it's Ryanair.

Deleted member 66701 · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:16

there is no reason why you cannot just walk to the plane like a normal person and take the next available seat.

It's a pita when you're a family of four though. That's why we fly with other airlines now.

But there we go - I made a choice - I'd rather pay the extra to get proper reserved seats and inflight snacks/meals and a better service.

I for one am glad Ryan Air exist, even though I choose not to use them. That way the less well off (or those that just want a cheap no frills flight) can use air travel as well and it keeps the price I pay with the likes of BA in check somewhat.

Repta · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:21

Ive never had a problem with ryan air, never paid more than £20 for a return flight Belfasy to mainland uk and thats with all charges included. At the end of the day its cheap for a reason, if you want quality then dont fly with a budget airline... Funnily Ryanair is the best budget airline ive flown with, ive had no end of probelms with easyjet, flybe and flybmi so much so that i will try never to fly with them again

Berserker · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:27

digipeep said:
And one other thing, if Virgin can run a rail franchise, it's about bloody time Ryan Air started running a rail franchise, may take it over from the **** that is First Great Western.

On yer bike! Could you imagine it - pay to get on board, pay to have a seat. Keep their hands off FGW. It might be bad, but it isn't even close to that bad.

I won't use Ryanair out of choice. It's not the level of service I want. If you want complete no frills then good luck to you.

The documentary was pointless. Didn't tell us anything we don't already know and gave Mr. O'Leary a very nice platform - he walked all over the journalist as he often does.

asim18 · 13 Oct 2009 at 11:28

We flew with ryanair once, back in 2006.

Return flights to switzerland for 3 people, only paid about £50 total.

Got what we paid for with no problems at all. Will fly again.

Beansprout · 13 Oct 2009 at 12:52

amigafan2003 said:
It's a pita when you're a family of four though. That's why we fly with other airlines now.

But there we go - I made a choice - I'd rather pay the extra to get proper reserved seats and inflight snacks/meals and a better service.

Surely the cost of paying for priority boarding (iirc £3/person/flight) is less than the cost of paying the higher prices of other airlines?

zytok · 13 Oct 2009 at 13:17

haven't got a problem with them at all, just take a small bag or rucksack to avoid paying for bags, it's not like you're gonna go on a fortnights holiday with them, they are usually there for short breaks.

Don't have to wait in a queue any longer than any other airline. Think the priority boarding thing is a waste of time, just for impatient people.

They only fly short distances, can you not go without a sandwich or a drink for an hour or two. Take some sandwiches to the airport and eat before you board.

They are usually on time and the aircraft are usually clean and modern. Don't understand the problem.

Drukk · 13 Oct 2009 at 13:50

Yamahahahahaha said:
Used them once, luggage went AWOL.

Never again.

Plus the guy who runs it is a grade A ***** ******* ****** ****.

Doubt it was actually ryan air who lost your luggage. Most likely the airport cargo handlers , they just throw all the bags onto open top wagons and they fall off between the plane and terminal.

I have seen bags just fall off the wagons and get left many a time. They really don't care.

zytok · 13 Oct 2009 at 13:55

Another good reason to just take a small bag with you on board. Do you really need 5 pairs of shoes, 6 pairs of jeans, 5 sweaters etc for a weekend in Prague/Dublin??

Basher · 13 Oct 2009 at 13:57

zytok said:
Another good reason to just take a small bag with you on board. Do you really need 5 pairs of shoes, 6 pairs of jeans, 5 sweaters etc for a weekend in Prague/Dublin??

No, but you might for 2 weeks in Italy.

Bes · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:02

Ryanair are pretty poor, but Jet2 are just as bad.

I miss EasyJet

(Don't fly from Leeds)

I hate Ryanair

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