Important changes to Ryan Air travel... - Page 2

Mark · 06-03-2009, 20:53

I don't think I would fly on Ryanair even if there was no other choice. I'm surprised they haven't figured out a way to charge passengers for breathing yet. How much does providing breathable air to passengers cost them?

Pebs · 06-03-2009, 21:00

I went to Dublin with them a couple of weeks back. They did exactly what it said on the tin, I got there on time and we didn't crash. If I want comfort then I'd expect to pay for it.

LeperousDust · 06-03-2009, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Pebs

I went to Dublin with them a couple of weeks back. They did exactly what it said on the tin, I got there on time and we didn't crash. If I want comfort then I'd expect to pay for it.

Finally; some sense!

I'd hold my breath if it saved me money

Danny · 06-03-2009, 23:27

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Originally Posted by LeperousDust

The planes still pass very rigorous standards, the service is none existent,

They don't. The lack of maintenance, standard of maintenance and quality of mechanics is a joke.

One of my friends has just parted company with them because he couldn't stand being pressurised to over stamp mechanics work who clearly had no clue.

I would honestly love to go into detail but not on an open forum

jmc41 · 06-03-2009, 23:31

They are the only company worse than easyJet, but that's just my opinion. They don't claim to be good although two things do bug me...

I really don't understand why neither EJ or Ryanair can afford to put seat numbers on tickets either - I don't require a service to pick my seat 24h in advance for a 16h flight, but I do appreciate being able to sit next to my friend or relative.

Being courteous (or even civil) costs nothing. Neither does keeping passengers informed as to the reason for the 2 hour delay, or telling them there will be one rather than just never releasing the gate number while stuck in a spanish airport at 2am or something.

They're like british rail, they always get you there, eventually. (Waits for comment about prices).

Blighter · 06-03-2009, 23:34

Ryanair are fine. I use them to Spain loads!

Got a return flight end of next month for £20 return + £10 baggage. (That's including taxes, and other fees).

jmc41 · 06-03-2009, 23:53

Sorry, I have to rant

Getting to Spain is cheap, it justs costs a bomb over there with 1:1 on the €! I rememeber when I got 240p / £ and it really was cheap over there! This was about 12 years ago though.

Mark · 07-03-2009, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Blighter

Ryanair are fine.

No, they're really not. They like cutting corners to save time/money, and while that's fine within reason, there's always the risk they'll go one step too far and skip something that matters (like safety). While EJ do the same to some extent, they don't turn up in the press every other month for their latest scheme.

It's also very easy to get into situations (usually at the airport when it's too late) where you end up paying more for the 'privilege' of flying Ryanair than you would with another budget carrier. Luggage is a very good example of that as pointed out above. I'm not sure I've ever packed a travel bag that weighs less than 10kg.

Blighter · 07-03-2009, 00:09

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Originally Posted by Mark

No, they're really not. They like cutting corners to save time/money, and while that's fine within reason, there's always the risk they'll go one step too far and skip something that matters (like safety). While EJ do the same to some extent, they don't turn up in the press every other month for their latest scheme.

It's also very easy to get into situations (usually at the airport when it's too late) where you end up paying more for the 'privilege' of flying Ryanair than you would with another budget carrier. Luggage is a very good example of that as pointed out above. I'm not sure I've ever packed a travel bag that weighs less than 10kg.

People that get charged more at the airport for breaking limits (however low they may be) are just plain stupid in my opinion.
When booking you get told the exact weights, sizes and other guidelines so if you don't follow them then it's your own darn fault

As for paying less and making it less safe goes for everything though. I'm more tempted to get a ped then a car to drive to work, even though I know I will be more accident prone. It's my choice to sacrifice certain things in exchange for parting with less cash.

If I want a nice flight with decent restriction levels and friendly service, I would go with BA or someone. But I don't, so I go with Ryanair.

It's just like going to Primark, buying something for £2 then complaining 6 months later because the stitching has come out

Mark · 07-03-2009, 00:36

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Originally Posted by Blighter

It's just like going to Primark, buying something for £2 then complaining 6 months later because the stitching has come out

The Primark comparison is more apt than you probably realise given some of Primark's suppliers penchant for 'sweatshop' working conditions.

Having said that, I don't have a problem with budget stuff (of either the EasyJet or Primark variety), but there are limits to that.

06-03-2009, 21:00	#12
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06-03-2009, 20:53	#11
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I don't think I would fly on Ryanair even if there was no other choice. I'm surprised they haven't figured out a way to charge passengers for breathing yet. How much does providing breathable air to passengers cost them?

06-03-2009, 23:31	#15
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	They are the only company worse than easyJet, but that's just my opinion. They don't claim to be good although two things do bug me... I really don't understand why neither EJ or Ryanair can afford to put seat numbers on tickets either - I don't require a service to pick my seat 24h in advance for a 16h flight, but I do appreciate being able to sit next to my friend or relative. Being courteous (or even civil) costs nothing. Neither does keeping passengers informed as to the reason for the 2 hour delay, or telling them there will be one rather than just never releasing the gate number while stuck in a spanish airport at 2am or something. They're like british rail, they always get you there, eventually. (Waits for comment about prices).

06-03-2009, 23:53	#17
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Sorry, I have to rant Getting to Spain is cheap, it justs costs a bomb over there with 1:1 on the €! I rememeber when I got 240p / £ and it really was cheap over there! This was about 12 years ago though.