RyanAir Prices For Real?
Feb 11th, 2003, 11:29 AM
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RyanAir Prices For Real?
Looking at the RyanAir website on the recommendation of posts in this forum, I see fares that are frankly unbelievable. One pound from London to Genoa? Nine pounds from London to Rome? Are these for real? Are there any hidden charges, or what? I'd appreciate any feedback from those who have actually flown this airline.<BR><BR>Thanks.
Feb 23rd, 2003, 02:33 PM
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Yes, but don't expect any customer service, I have just watched a travel program (UK) on this very subject, lots of complaints, including one passenger who took them to court and won. <BR>At those sort of prices, you're strictly on your own if things go wrong, i.e. if you miss your flight, you have to pay full fare for the next flight.
Feb 24th, 2003, 07:24 AM
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Yes, fares are for real. But again if you miss a flight or whatever you are on your own, but look at the fares! Just get there in plenty of time and appreciate how much it would cost you on the alternatives. Book as far ahead as you can for the best deals.
Mar 1st, 2003, 10:24 AM
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Read their website first! Their free check-in luggage allowance is less than other airlines. The almost free airfare doesn't include taxes. Make sure that you bring your own food and water (or buy it). Allow enough time for check-in and don't get mad if the flight is hours late (though it usually is on time). With that mindset, you will enjoy your cheap trip!
Mar 4th, 2003, 06:03 PM
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Derek et all;<BR><BR>Ryanair are probably the best time keepers of any European airline. Yes they are a non frills carrier with very low fares. If you want very cheap fares and need to get from A to B..with no frills, then its hard to beat Ryanair. If however you want the comfort of being looked after if things go wrong..then pay a huge premium to another carrier..but remember and I have experienced thi myself..the larger "Full service" carriers are just as lacking in customer care..at least Ryanair will tell you..Tough luck, they other carriers will do as little as possible for you anyway
Mar 6th, 2003, 01:18 PM
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The other thing to watch out for with the really cheap flights is the possibility of very inconvenient travel times - ie outside the hours that relatively inexpensive buses and trains run for transport to and from the airport. And the possibility that if your flight is late coming back (even though you planned to arrive when the airport transport services worked), you didn't - and therefore have to pay 20-50 pounds each way for connections. Before booking an early or late flight, check the service hours for the transportation connections and make sure that you can get to and from the airport at a reasonable price.
Feb 7th, 2005, 12:59 PM
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We are considering using RyanAir leaving Rome, going to Paris. Our concern is how do we get to our Marriott resort, which is next to Disney Parks, from the Beauvais Airport. We are finding it difficult to determine where that airport is in conjunction to the resort.
Feb 7th, 2005, 01:20 PM
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Beauvais is about 50 miles NNW of Paris, while Euro Disney is to the East. I think unless you're getting a rental car, the best way is to take the Ryanir shuttle bus to Port Maillot in Paris, and switch to Subway and then the RER-A. Or maybe there are other shuttle services between central Paris to your Marriott.
Feb 7th, 2005, 01:24 PM
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To BBV:
http://www.aeroportbeauvais.com/acce...ang=eng#disney
The routing described is correct, but it will take more like 2.5 to 3 hours, given that the shuttle bus from Beauvais airport to Porte Maillot alone already takes over an hour.
Hope this helps,
Andre
http://www.aeroportbeauvais.com/acce...ang=eng#disney
The routing described is correct, but it will take more like 2.5 to 3 hours, given that the shuttle bus from Beauvais airport to Porte Maillot alone already takes over an hour.
Hope this helps,
Andre
Feb 9th, 2005, 03:00 PM
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What strange anti ryan bias. Ryan airports can be closer to your destination than the normal ones - from Rome it uses CIA airport which is cheaper and faster to get to than the usual FCO or whatever. Other small Italian airports they use are wonderfully convenient resort destinations like lake resorts, more so than the bigger airports. The aircraft are comfy and efficiently run, although the non recline is rough on a tall person for their rare long flights.
Feb 9th, 2005, 06:59 PM
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"The aircraft are comfy"
What?! Which aircraft was this?!
But anyhows, Ryanair are a reliable airline that give the consumer what s/he deserves for their hard earned $10. And that is getting from A to B, with the minimal customer service and assistance it can provide. However, this invariably means getting from A to B ruthlessly on time.
Obviously, Ryanair have to make money somewhere, or otherwise they would not be more profitable than all the American legacy carriers combined. This means they fly to many inconvenient airports where they receive 'subsidies' or special prices from the airport operator. Passengers recieve a measly baggage allowance and are charged an outrageous amount for excess. Check-in closes at the very second they say in their literature, to ensure quick turnarounds of their 'comfy' aircraft. Arrive just 1 second too late, and you need a brand new ticket.
And brand new, last minute tickets are rather expensive. So ruthlessly is this enforced that Ryanair made the front pages of a few UK newspapers when a family who had been caught up in the terrible tsunami missed their flight from LGW to DUB as, obviously, their concerns were elsewhere. Ryanair charged the famliy about $2000 for the new flight!
The new EU regulations coming into force on February 17 will cause Ryanair a bit of grief as they will be bound by law to pay certain levels of compensation for delays, even if caused by weather, so this will lessen the risk for the passenger but could cause ticket price rises (although delayed flights of any cause are quite rare for Ryanair).
As long as the passenger sticks to their side of the bargain, then Ryanair should be an uneventful and wallet-friendly experience. Just be aware of all the possibilities that may arise.
What?! Which aircraft was this?!
But anyhows, Ryanair are a reliable airline that give the consumer what s/he deserves for their hard earned $10. And that is getting from A to B, with the minimal customer service and assistance it can provide. However, this invariably means getting from A to B ruthlessly on time.
Obviously, Ryanair have to make money somewhere, or otherwise they would not be more profitable than all the American legacy carriers combined. This means they fly to many inconvenient airports where they receive 'subsidies' or special prices from the airport operator. Passengers recieve a measly baggage allowance and are charged an outrageous amount for excess. Check-in closes at the very second they say in their literature, to ensure quick turnarounds of their 'comfy' aircraft. Arrive just 1 second too late, and you need a brand new ticket.
And brand new, last minute tickets are rather expensive. So ruthlessly is this enforced that Ryanair made the front pages of a few UK newspapers when a family who had been caught up in the terrible tsunami missed their flight from LGW to DUB as, obviously, their concerns were elsewhere. Ryanair charged the famliy about $2000 for the new flight!
The new EU regulations coming into force on February 17 will cause Ryanair a bit of grief as they will be bound by law to pay certain levels of compensation for delays, even if caused by weather, so this will lessen the risk for the passenger but could cause ticket price rises (although delayed flights of any cause are quite rare for Ryanair).
As long as the passenger sticks to their side of the bargain, then Ryanair should be an uneventful and wallet-friendly experience. Just be aware of all the possibilities that may arise.
Aug 18th, 2005, 05:43 PM
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Yes and no.
These guys do: http://www.flyryan.com/home/
But the European Ryanair does not, and will not fly outside of Europe. Almost certainly a LCC, whether it be a European LCC or American one like JetBlue, will someday fly across the Atlantic. But this is not going to happen any day soon. I suspect that Ryanair would not be near the front of the queue when/if LCC's start doing longhaul.
These guys do: http://www.flyryan.com/home/
But the European Ryanair does not, and will not fly outside of Europe. Almost certainly a LCC, whether it be a European LCC or American one like JetBlue, will someday fly across the Atlantic. But this is not going to happen any day soon. I suspect that Ryanair would not be near the front of the queue when/if LCC's start doing longhaul.
Aug 18th, 2005, 08:29 PM
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Many of Ryanair's "features" won't work for trans-Atlantic flights:
- 737 can't make the routes
- No food for 6+ hour flights?
- Limited luggage allowance for trans-Atlantic holiday makers?
- No seat recline for 6+ hours?
- No luggage transfer limit a lot of people from using them.
And London already has lots of flights to the US. Unless Ryanair decide to fly from obscure airports in Europe to obscure airports in the US, bypassing their Stansted hub. But how are they going to service and staff their flights? And can they find that many people flying Trenton to Brussels-Charleroi, for example?
Their will be other low-cost airlines trying to do trans-Atlantic service, but it won't be Ryanair.
- 737 can't make the routes
- No food for 6+ hour flights?
- Limited luggage allowance for trans-Atlantic holiday makers?
- No seat recline for 6+ hours?
- No luggage transfer limit a lot of people from using them.
And London already has lots of flights to the US. Unless Ryanair decide to fly from obscure airports in Europe to obscure airports in the US, bypassing their Stansted hub. But how are they going to service and staff their flights? And can they find that many people flying Trenton to Brussels-Charleroi, for example?
Their will be other low-cost airlines trying to do trans-Atlantic service, but it won't be Ryanair.
Aug 19th, 2005, 04:11 AM
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Be sure to price the ticket completely. There are always a lot of taxes on a flight. Also check the airport they fly into. The Rome, Barcelona and Frankfurt airports are quite a way out of the city. Avoid flying out of these airports before 9:00 a.m. as taxi fees would be very high.
However, I flew the airline from Pisa to Girona (Barcelona) and found the airline to be very professional. Just bring everything you will need for the short flight as they even charge for water.
However, I flew the airline from Pisa to Girona (Barcelona) and found the airline to be very professional. Just bring everything you will need for the short flight as they even charge for water.
Aug 21st, 2005, 04:57 PM
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We have not used Ryanair but we have used Easyjet. Very happy with the service and the price is right. You do have to book early and get to the terminal in plenty of time but the savings are huge. Last month we went from Manchester to Glasgow for 1 Pound each (plus about 10 Pounds in admin taxes) In May, our Easyjet three leg trip cost $150. Closest of the majors was BM @ $400, and BA @ $650. Read the baggage limitations though.
