Could be that they cut costs by grounding 80 aircraft and squeezed us into the remainder. I used them 4 times in the last 6 weeks and each time they were pretty full.

It’s my opinion and I used the jacket as an example of the type of person he is. However, if all you have to contribute is grammatically very poor and vague life advice then that is your perogative.

Ya you get what you pay for and in fairness if I pay €25 for a return flight I don’t expect much.

Probably because they are lying con merchants , but sure don t let that get in the way. While I don t defend BMI or Aer Lingus they usually beat Ryanair o. Price when all is added up.

I couldn’t agree more. Drives me up the wall when you see people at the airport giving out to staff, holding up the queue trying to bring on a rucksack as hand luggage. Jaysus, just read your boarding pass and pack like everyone else.

Also Ivor, I always shop around, often flying return flights with 2 different airlines, and ryanair is rarely beaten on price (including airport transfer). I’m aware that my defense of Ryanair paints me as some brand enthusiast sort but it’s a good business model providing a affordable service to its customers, no? Why the perpetual moaning?

you get free food on aer lingus? not recently! I take it that it’s been a while since you’ve flown to europe/ UK on them?

@thomas. I was talking about flying in general there. you always get crap food slapped in front of you on long haul for example. I was making the point that user pays is a better system.

Like I said before…its an opinion, just like yours.

If you don’t like other people’s opinions then don’t read these threads or contribute to them. Then you won’t have to keep telling people to “grow up” or “get over themselves”.

Problem solved.

Do you not see the childishness in giving out about a service you don’t use?

@Grant what is your opinion on Ryanair based on, you stated earlier you would never fly with them so i’m curious to know where your coming from.

Norman,

Like everybody else here I am entitled to an opinion. I don’t see that as childish but more my basic human right.

My opinion on RyanAir is based upon a number of things including personal experience of their “service”, Michael O’Leary’s comments/diatribe and the experience of a close friend of mine who worked directly for him for a good number of years.

When I did fly RyanAir I felt like I had been conned as the amount of restrictions and add ons from a cost perspective made it just as expensive as other airlines that provided a better experience. When you went to complain all you got was indifference and rudeness.

Mostly I do not like O’Leary’s attitude that “I am the biggest airline in the world so everyone has to listen to me”. He is an ignoramus of the highest order who has no respect for anyone and only likes the sound of his own voice. I do understand that he has created this public persona for himself but it is wholeheartedly revolting and I have no wish to line his pockets.

How were you conned did you not read the terms and conditions.I’m still confused your earlier post said you would never fly with Ryanair, now your saying you did so which is it.To human right to an opinion fully agree with on that point,but your earlier point was at odds to your opinion on a service you stated you would never use that is where my confusion emanated from.

Norman,

My apologies my earlier post may have ommitted the word “again”. I have flown with them hence my position.

As for reading terms and conditions, I do read them generally, especially when it comes to airlines. The terms are not the issue it is the way the service is delivered. RyanAir always look to advertise extremely cheap flights, when in reality they are not cheap due to the charges levied if you wish to do anything other than carry the smallest bag possible and be treated like cattle.

In the austere times we live I can completely understand why people would use RyanAir for short trips as long as they are prepared for the distinct lack of service. I am not prepared to do that and have found that if I use BMI or Aer Lingus it works out just as inexpensive and I don’t have to deal with all of the unecessary hassle of RyanAir or be dropped at an airport that is 40 miles from where I want to be.

Also if I am going to pay for something and I am not happy with what was provided I don’t expect to have someone be rude or dismissive of me when I bring it up. Customer experience is the only differentiator that I have between service providers to guage the value I am getting from that service provider and my RyanAir experience was less than satisfactory.