http://www.brandrepublic.com/go/news/article/1049680/ryanair-loses-boarding-pass-court-case/

i really would like to see ryanair put in it's place and that place in my opinion should be under a pile of dog shite as i think they have ruined the experience for many a traveller i know they're cheap blah blah but put one step wrong with them and it's going to hurt your wallet, i would rather have other airlines competing fairly and customers paying a reasonable price for a reasonable service.... o.k rant over!

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I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;)

The fact, though, is that many, many people do fly with Ryanair each year, and I don't see much evidence of them losing customers. Furthermore, they fly to a significant number of destinations which other airlines do not serve so no Ryanair, no go. The customer's choice.  ;)

Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 21:45:

I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;) The fact, though, is that many, many people do fly with Ryanair each year, and I don't see much evidence of them losing customers. Furthermore, they fly to a significant number of destinations which other airlines do not serve so no Ryanair, no go. The customer's choice.  ;)

i do agree they fly to many destinations that others don't but unfortunately in my opinion that doesn't let other airlines compete in a limited market, since they've been flying to salzburg austrian airlines has stopped flying to the u.k from there which whilst it may be great for those in the first year or so but try and find a return flight under 120 euro, i would rather pay the 160 for austrian airlines and fly with a bit of service but now have no choice in the matter.

mrgreen wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:05:

Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 21:45: I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;) The fact, though, is that many, many people do fly with Ryanair each year, and I don't see much evidence of them losing customers. Furthermore, they fly to a significant number of destinations which other airlines do not serve so no Ryanair, no go. The customer's choice.  ;) i do agree they fly to many destinations that others don't but unfortunately in my opinion that doesn't let other airlines compete in a limited market, since they've been flying to salzburg austrian airlines has stopped flying to the u.k from there which whilst it may be great for those in the first year or so but try and find a return flight under 120 euro, i would rather pay the 160 for austrian airlines and fly with a bit of service but now have no choice in the matter.

BA fly LGW-SZG!  :y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOrhMcqx6vw

Ryanair are complete and utter shite. I, for one, am never going to fly with them again, my family and I nearly missed our flight last year due to their lack of organisation and incompetence. We had to literally run across the tarmac to catch our flight with two very young kids in tow, and when you're on the plane, the experience is not much better >:(

I know they're cheap, but I'll pay the extra next time

I have vowed never ever to fly Ryanair, I have used Squeezyjet a couple of times to go sailing but I factor in a lot of what ifs to my timings.

Btw, my wife just got the bill for our flights to and from Hawaii over Christmas (business there and 1st class back)............

















........$578!  Just thought I would share that :D :D :D

There are several places where Ryanair is the only choice so the consumer is stuffed.

I was working over in Northern Ireland for a while, and had to take my camera with me. They charged me £26 for the privilage, by a whole load of c**p, eg I booked on line, but because I was changing the terms, that was cancelled so I had to pay a re-booking fee, etc, etc.

Ryanair........no thanks.

Ken

Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:27:

mrgreen wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:05: Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 21:45: I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;) The fact, though, is that many, many people do fly with Ryanair each year, and I don't see much evidence of them losing customers. Furthermore, they fly to a significant number of destinations which other airlines do not serve so no Ryanair, no go. The customer's choice.  ;) i do agree they fly to many destinations that others don't but unfortunately in my opinion that doesn't let other airlines compete in a limited market, since they've been flying to salzburg austrian airlines has stopped flying to the u.k from there which whilst it may be great for those in the first year or so but try and find a return flight under 120 euro, i would rather pay the 160 for austrian airlines and fly with a bit of service but now have no choice in the matter. BA fly LGW-SZG!  :y

i believe that's only in winter!! :y

tidla wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:46:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOrhMcqx6vw

that sums it all up!!!! ;D

Taken from a post of mine about 10 moths ago.

Never flown Ryanair since.  :y


zirk wrote on 20. Mar 2010 at 16:49:

Just tried to book a single fare from Warsaw (Poland) to London, for next week because of BA Strikes, thought I was doing well with Ryanair for a £32 fare till I tried to book it:- 1 x Flight Adult                144.00 PLN      £32 Taxes/Fees                      71.10 PLN       £16 1 x Web Check in             21.00 PLN       £5 1 x 1st Checked Bag         63.00 PLN      £14 1 x 2nd Checked Bag      147.00 PLN      £33 due to 15kg allowance 1 x Priority Boarding         16.80 PLN      No Thanks      £4       SMS confirmation               4.20 PLN      No Thanks      £1 1 pax Day (Insurance)      32.80 PLN      No Thanks      £7 Credit Card Admin Fee      21.00 Euros   £19 Ryanairs Crapy Exchange Rate (calculated loss)                            £14 Total Cost                                            £133 So ended up booking on a Aer Lingus flight, two days earlier for £82 all in.  :y Ryanair Muppets.   >:( >:( >:(

Quote:

"Ryanair will appeal this decision. Ryanair will be pointing out during the appeal that all passengers agree at the time of booking that they will check in online and print off their boarding cards at least four hours prior to scheduled departure.

But you are not given any other choice and you are still charged for the priviledge.
I unfortunately have no option but to use them as the only other airlines to fly where the in laws live would cost an arm and leg.
I hope they get told to get their act together.
another option is open internet cafes at the airports with print facilities and charge 10p to print out boarding passes from the website  ;D

Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 21:45:

I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;)

Agreed, I think the logic in that is inescapable. :y

Desperate Den wrote on 20. Jan 2011 at 08:18:

Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 21:45: I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;)   Agreed, I think the logic in that is inescapable. :y

Depends if there is a choice.

Also RA do some very strange rules, I am surprised they don't charge for toilets (IF I was in a position I would pee in the aisle)

mrgreen wrote on 20. Jan 2011 at 00:37:

Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:27: mrgreen wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:05: Nickbat wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 21:45: I don't understand why so many people moan about Ryanair. There may well be valid complaints about service/charges, but if you don't like them, don't fly with them. No one's forcing you. ;) The fact, though, is that many, many people do fly with Ryanair each year, and I don't see much evidence of them losing customers. Furthermore, they fly to a significant number of destinations which other airlines do not serve so no Ryanair, no go. The customer's choice.  ;) i do agree they fly to many destinations that others don't but unfortunately in my opinion that doesn't let other airlines compete in a limited market, since they've been flying to salzburg austrian airlines has stopped flying to the u.k from there which whilst it may be great for those in the first year or so but try and find a return flight under 120 euro, i would rather pay the 160 for austrian airlines and fly with a bit of service but now have no choice in the matter. BA fly LGW-SZG!  :y i believe that's only in winter!! :y

According to a quick search at www.fly.com - Ryanair, Air Berlin, Lufhansa, Austrian Airlines and British Airways all fly from one of the London airports to Salzburg.. But only Ryanair and BA fly direct  (all year, though - I was looking for a date in July)  :y

Although Ryanair are £107 before fees and BA are £268..

jonnycool wrote on 19. Jan 2011 at 22:52:

Ryanair are complete and utter shite. I, for one, am never going to fly with them again, my family and I nearly missed our flight last year due to their lack of organisation and incompetence. We had to literally run across the tarmac to catch our flight with two very young kids in tow, and when you're on the plane, the experience is not much better >:( I know they're cheap, but I'll pay the extra next time

Snap

I will NEVER fly with them again and I had exactly the same experience.

just got to watch their site like a Hawk, back in 2006, i flew to Italy with them for £0.01 each way!

That was including all taxes and charges!  8-)

flew with ryan air to ibiza twice last year...found em on time and great...follow there rules and there's no problems

Martin Imber wrote on 20. Jan 2011 at 09:14:

Depends if there is a choice. Also RA do some very strange rules, I am surprised they don't charge for toilets (IF I was in a position I would pee in the aisle)

you may have spoken too soon  :o
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1263905/Ryanair-toilet-charges-phased-in.html

Perhaps it is time for Tescos to have a pop at this business.

Martin Imber wrote on 21. Jan 2011 at 14:08:

Perhaps it is time for Tescos to have a pop at this business.

"Value" airline?

Hmm.

At the end of the day, it comes down to a balance between convenience and money. If you want to save the latter, expect less of the former (and for them to try and claw back as much of the latter as they can in extras).

Different people are at different ends of the balance. Personally, I find my time off is precious to me and if it takes me half my holiday for my blood pressure to settle after the journey out, it's wasted. Worth a few quid to get treated like a human rather than herded like an animal, IMHO.

Accordingly, I wouldn't touch Ryanair. I've sampled Easyjet once or twice and, frankly, after being delayed for hours then watching them bicker at the door to the aircraft for an extra 20 quid from a passenger who had the audacity to expect to take her handbag onto the aircraft, they'd only be considered again for short hops where I'm saving plenty.

Kevin

I have limited holiday as well.

We like to be at destination before dinner!