Ryanair - Help please!
Feb 19th, 2011, 01:37 PM
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Actually, i have travelled a lot with Easyjet and have fewer gripes with them than with others. so far as Ryanair is concerned, surely the headline rate should include the taxes - with Ryanair it doesn't, [ditto a few others actually] with easyjet and BA it does. and if they are going to charge £5 for use of a credit card, and £10 to check -in [a bit like a car manufacturer charging for a steering wheel] they should say so at the start, in a prominent place.
as for price, we are looking at BA flights to and from Germany at the moment and that are less than £100 - all right, that's not £10, but it's all in, including taxes, and luggage, refreshments, etc.etc. I'm not aware of BA offering free booze - but it sounds good to me!
as for price, we are looking at BA flights to and from Germany at the moment and that are less than £100 - all right, that's not £10, but it's all in, including taxes, and luggage, refreshments, etc.etc. I'm not aware of BA offering free booze - but it sounds good to me!
May 8th, 2011, 03:47 AM
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Ryanair gets a lot of negative publicity but it also gets 80 million passengers per year. If you book in advance you can sometimes get tickets for a few euros but if you leave it late expect to pay big bucks,especially if you have extra luggage. Ryanair itself surveyed 2894 passengers in March 2011 and here are some of the results: 97% said they would travel by Ryanair again. 80% said that the price was the main factor in deciding why they used the airline while the location of departure or arrival airports mattered greatly too. 50% had flown by Ryanair at least 4 times in the previous 12 months and 70% had hand luggage only. Passengers were critical of the extra charges but if you know the rules you do not pay too many of them and now only 1% arrive at the airport without printing out their boarding pass,thus avoiding a 40 euro charge. I travel by Ryanair a few times every year and I have seen many wonderful places in Europe as a result and without any problem. They are one of Boeings biggest customers and fly no other type of plane. The British prime minister, David Cameron, flew on them recently on a holiday because he got good value.The website www.ryanair.com is one of the busiest in Europe.
May 8th, 2011, 09:42 PM
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"The British prime minister, David Cameron, flew on them recently on a holiday because he got good value."
The British prime minister, David Cameron, flew on them recently on a holiday because he thought he'd get good headlines.
The British prime minister, David Cameron, flew on them recently on a holiday because he thought he'd get good headlines.
May 8th, 2011, 10:22 PM
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"The British prime minister, David Cameron, flew on them recently on a holiday because he got good value."
He was also the only person to find a whole row of empty seats in the departure lounge, he also flew an Irish airline when he could have flown a British airline. The question though is what did Samantha think of it - it was to celebrate her 40th birthday.
He was also the only person to find a whole row of empty seats in the departure lounge, he also flew an Irish airline when he could have flown a British airline. The question though is what did Samantha think of it - it was to celebrate her 40th birthday.
Aug 30th, 2012, 03:39 AM
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DO NOT TRUST THE NO TAXES OPTION!
I used to commute from Hong Kong to St Kitts and Nevis twice a week and I would always use Ryanair, but never fall for the no taxes SCAM! i had to pay a fine of HK$162 because i got CAUGHT walking through 'nothing to declare' without declaring my tax deductions. DECLARE YOUR TAX. I now work in the Robert L. Bradshaw airport in St Kitts and we get fools like this all the time!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to commute from Hong Kong to St Kitts and Nevis twice a week and I would always use Ryanair, but never fall for the no taxes SCAM! i had to pay a fine of HK$162 because i got CAUGHT walking through 'nothing to declare' without declaring my tax deductions. DECLARE YOUR TAX. I now work in the Robert L. Bradshaw airport in St Kitts and we get fools like this all the time!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 30th, 2012, 03:59 AM
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Ryanair flys to St Kitts and Nevis? Strange, they don't seem to advertise it.
Tax deductions for a flight to be declared at customs??? Who knew?
All Planelover747's posts seem a little strange to me.
Tax deductions for a flight to be declared at customs??? Who knew?
All Planelover747's posts seem a little strange to me.
Aug 30th, 2012, 04:52 AM
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After having a hell of a time, I finally got Ryanair's site to put through my CC. It kept telling me that my address was wrong.
Anyhow, I didn't choose to pay 12eu extra per ticket for assigned seats. The flight BVA to Bologna is only 1 hr 40. Is this a mistake? I can not find any email option in their contact section.
Got to go look again to see if I can figure out what their luggage requirements are as I'm thinking we'll get skinned alive in that regard.
Anyhow, I didn't choose to pay 12eu extra per ticket for assigned seats. The flight BVA to Bologna is only 1 hr 40. Is this a mistake? I can not find any email option in their contact section.
Got to go look again to see if I can figure out what their luggage requirements are as I'm thinking we'll get skinned alive in that regard.
Aug 30th, 2012, 05:05 AM
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I think you get what you pay for. I hated bringing a suitcase the size of large purse (for me) and if you don't print off your ticket (even on the return which isn't always possible) you will pay more than your stupid ticket!
Aug 30th, 2012, 09:14 AM
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cybor - where is BVA? you may be crossing a time zone which affects the arrival time.
As for luggage requirements, the standard Ryanair limits are 15kgs in the hold and 10kgs in the cabin, with only one bag allowed in the cabin, and that includes a handbag - so if you're doing "carry-on" only, you need to leave room in the bag to put your handbag in while you're boarding.
if you're putting luggage in the hold, and travelling with other people, watch out as they don't allow "pooling". ie if your case weighs 14kgs, and your travelling companion's weighs 16 kgs, they'll sting you for the extra kg. this is not the case with easyjet or flybe.
we ended up with buying digital luggage scales and they have been worth their weight in gold!
As for luggage requirements, the standard Ryanair limits are 15kgs in the hold and 10kgs in the cabin, with only one bag allowed in the cabin, and that includes a handbag - so if you're doing "carry-on" only, you need to leave room in the bag to put your handbag in while you're boarding.
if you're putting luggage in the hold, and travelling with other people, watch out as they don't allow "pooling". ie if your case weighs 14kgs, and your travelling companion's weighs 16 kgs, they'll sting you for the extra kg. this is not the case with easyjet or flybe.
we ended up with buying digital luggage scales and they have been worth their weight in gold!
Aug 30th, 2012, 09:18 AM
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The flight BVA to Bologna is only 1 hr 40. Is this a mistake? >>
just checked where BVA is - Beauvais [near Paris]. the 1hr 40 mins flight time sounds about right - it's not that far. no time zones involved either. the question with Ryanair is which airport you land at - it might be miles from Bologna. We flew with them to "Vienna" - the airport is actually at Bratislava which is in a different country! However we took advantage of it and spent the night there, which is something we would never have done otherwise.
have a great trip!
just checked where BVA is - Beauvais [near Paris]. the 1hr 40 mins flight time sounds about right - it's not that far. no time zones involved either. the question with Ryanair is which airport you land at - it might be miles from Bologna. We flew with them to "Vienna" - the airport is actually at Bratislava which is in a different country! However we took advantage of it and spent the night there, which is something we would never have done otherwise.
have a great trip!
Aug 30th, 2012, 09:51 AM
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So sorry, I was on my way out the door when I posted and wasn't clear.
My question should have been - Was it a mistake to not purchase assigned seats. It took so darn long to book the thing and I was tired of being bombarded with their infuriating ads and additional charges that I skipped over purchasing assigned seats. We're ticketed but do not have reserved seats.
I'm not particular about which seat they give us at the gate. I just want to know that we won't get bumped because we have open seating.
My question should have been - Was it a mistake to not purchase assigned seats. It took so darn long to book the thing and I was tired of being bombarded with their infuriating ads and additional charges that I skipped over purchasing assigned seats. We're ticketed but do not have reserved seats.
I'm not particular about which seat they give us at the gate. I just want to know that we won't get bumped because we have open seating.
Aug 30th, 2012, 10:17 AM
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They don't give you a seat at the gate.
Except for the few rows with assigned seats you just choose any free seat you find when you get on board. Those who desperately want to sit together guaranteed can choose to buy priority boarding for a few Euros and go on board first. This only works where you enter the plane via jetway or walk to plane. If there is a bus shuttle to the plane involved, you will be among the first to get on bus , but not necessarily the first to board the plane.
Except for the few rows with assigned seats you just choose any free seat you find when you get on board. Those who desperately want to sit together guaranteed can choose to buy priority boarding for a few Euros and go on board first. This only works where you enter the plane via jetway or walk to plane. If there is a bus shuttle to the plane involved, you will be among the first to get on bus , but not necessarily the first to board the plane.
Aug 30th, 2012, 10:54 AM
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I'm not particular about which seat they give us at the gate. I just want to know that we won't get bumped because we have open seating.>>
cybor - i've travelled with these 'cheap" airlines a lot, and have never got "bumped". they sell the tickets then they stop when it's full. it can be a bit of a rugger scrum when it comes to getting on the plane, but unless you've got kids, it's not such a problem if you don't sit next to your loved one, is it? [well, DH and I don't find it so, anyway].
Cowboy - they got fed-up with the "priority boarding" lot grumbling when they'd paid extra only to sit down last, so they now have a system for making sure that if you pay for priority boarding, you get it. at least, that's what's happened on all the flights I've taken recently.
cybor - i've travelled with these 'cheap" airlines a lot, and have never got "bumped". they sell the tickets then they stop when it's full. it can be a bit of a rugger scrum when it comes to getting on the plane, but unless you've got kids, it's not such a problem if you don't sit next to your loved one, is it? [well, DH and I don't find it so, anyway].
Cowboy - they got fed-up with the "priority boarding" lot grumbling when they'd paid extra only to sit down last, so they now have a system for making sure that if you pay for priority boarding, you get it. at least, that's what's happened on all the flights I've taken recently.
Aug 30th, 2012, 11:40 AM
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annhig... That's at least one sensible improvement. I travel quite a "lot" with Ryanair but it's been a good year since I last got bussed to a plane.
I think many complaints (aside from a few legitimate) arise from the misconception that flying still must be somewhat special and that it can't be as mundane as taking a commuter train - which also has no reserved seats or free catering.
After all, Ryanair has one actual benefit (at least for me) over other airlines which are the non-reclining seats. So i don't have no one jamming his seat into my kneecaps, which happens easily on legacy airlines even with more legroom than Ryanair offers.
And, to be fair, the flights are pretty punctual due to the strict regime and because they don't wait for Mr EliteStatus to finish his lounge stay.
The best way to handle a Ryanair flight is to:
Calculate costs for getting to and from departure and arrival airports before you buy the ticket.
Measure and weigh your luggage at home.
Quit thinking that a happy face and a big smile will get you a free pass if you don't stick to regulations
Buy a meal deal from Boots after going thru security. Or something to drink from any food place, it will always be cheaper than the 0.15 liter cans of Coke on board.
If you are travelling on your own, board as last person. Don't waste time in the "other Q" just to have Mr BIG or Ms SmellsLikeSoakedInPerfume pick the seat next to you.
Buy priority if you travel with another person and your life comes to an end if you should be seperated for 70 minutes of your life.
Don't buy anything on board, except for the newspaper.
I think many complaints (aside from a few legitimate) arise from the misconception that flying still must be somewhat special and that it can't be as mundane as taking a commuter train - which also has no reserved seats or free catering.
After all, Ryanair has one actual benefit (at least for me) over other airlines which are the non-reclining seats. So i don't have no one jamming his seat into my kneecaps, which happens easily on legacy airlines even with more legroom than Ryanair offers.
And, to be fair, the flights are pretty punctual due to the strict regime and because they don't wait for Mr EliteStatus to finish his lounge stay.
The best way to handle a Ryanair flight is to:
Calculate costs for getting to and from departure and arrival airports before you buy the ticket.
Measure and weigh your luggage at home.
Quit thinking that a happy face and a big smile will get you a free pass if you don't stick to regulations
Buy a meal deal from Boots after going thru security. Or something to drink from any food place, it will always be cheaper than the 0.15 liter cans of Coke on board.
If you are travelling on your own, board as last person. Don't waste time in the "other Q" just to have Mr BIG or Ms SmellsLikeSoakedInPerfume pick the seat next to you.
Buy priority if you travel with another person and your life comes to an end if you should be seperated for 70 minutes of your life.
Don't buy anything on board, except for the newspaper.
Aug 30th, 2012, 11:43 AM
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<<"it's not such a problem if you don't sit next to your loved one, is it? [well, DH and I don't find it so, anyway].">>
Nah, I don't care if we sit apart. It's only a short 1hr 40 ride. I've taken many puddle jumpers in the past and am assumed when I didn't pay for the reserved seat that it would be akin to something like that.
Never hurts to check, though.
Nah, I don't care if we sit apart. It's only a short 1hr 40 ride. I've taken many puddle jumpers in the past and am assumed when I didn't pay for the reserved seat that it would be akin to something like that.
Never hurts to check, though.
