Over the past 3 years I fly wizz 2 times a week on average. About 85 percent of my flights are on time and go well. And considering I usually pay something like 20-25 eur for a flight and I sit in a brand new a321 neo... it would really be unfair to say that they are bad, let alone worst. ...
@user-ki2tg3qf4j maybe it is for weather reasons? Once I was going to Berlin and a sudden storm came and the pilot said he had no other chance than diverting to Dresden. But then we got buses that took us to Berlin.
Man come on, when you are paying 15€ for a flight you can’t have any expectations. You get what you pay for, simple as that. Ryanair managed to make air travel accessible to literally everyone and I respect them for that. I work in aviation by the way (not Ryanair) Also the cabin is so dirty because they don’t pay for airport cleaning service, the cleaning is being done by the flight attendants in a very limited time.
@@АлександрОрлов-п9ч самые дешевые билеты которые видел были с Таллина до Ливерпуля и обратно за 9.99 евро. Но мы выбрали Италию за 45 евро. К сожалению, сейчас уже не найти таких дешевых билетов.
Pretty much yeah! I dont understand how could anyone complain. I fly Ryanair regularly (from Czech rep. to Slovakia) - takes 40 minutes, costs 1/3 of a price of a train (which takes almost 11 hours). Is it the most comfortable? No, who cares though! For the price it cant get any better tbh.
As long as you look into Wizzair's guidelines, it's a decent experience. I took two flights with Wizzair, both impressed me for a budget airline. One from Paris to Rome that was delayed 5 hours due to protests. The airline could've easily canceled the flight from Orly, but instead offered us a bus trip to Beauvais an hour away in order for us to still take our flight. We made it to Rome without a hiccup. My other trip from Rome to Barcelona was on time and had no issues.
I studied abroad for a semester and when I took my trips I only flew with Ryanair. I’ve heard the rumors, but honestly I was impressed. The fares are so cheap and all I ever had was a backpack when traveling so no extra fees. Much better than I ever expected!
Personally i never had any problems with the mentioned airlines. The problem is that people sometimes just don't read the restrictions, allowances etc. I've had bad experiences with well established airlines , for wich i paid al lot more money .
The truth is the most airlines do have good/ bad & issues regardless !! To me ,I am thankful that there are so many more choices of airlines / products we can choose from & we just have to weigh 'em / compare to our needs ! I think Wizz air is good . I haven't used either one ,but looking forward to ,someday I'm sure I'll fly on them ! Lol.💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
im actually surprised that wizzair is even considered bad because i have had no bad experiences flying with wizz when i was going to hungary to see family
Ryanair boarding passes mention what stairs you should use when boarding. Maybe you should look at it next time.... I fly with ryanair 10-12 times per year and never had any issues.
Rayanair is a way of life dude. U buy a ticket for the other side of a Europe for 7,99 euro dollars, u grab a back pack with a cloth change and your wallet and there you go to a weird city u never heard of for a weekend, that’s the euro way 😅
Found Ryanair to be absolutely fine. Flight was uneventful, staff were pleasant and it did everything on the tin. Shared a suitcase with my wife, checked in online, volunteered to sit by an emergency exit so I had plenty of leg room.
Yes, I personally think to call any European airline bad is a marketing trick from the more expensive airlines. I regularly fly Wizz and besides their website being slow at times never had any issues. The main difference is that the "cheap" airlines allow you to buy nothing but the trip. No extras if you don't want them.
For me WIZZ air is always a life saver, it has much cheaper and reliable tickets, it's much friendlier and if you wanted to you could pay 35 euros for a 5 hour flight. Crazy right. The seats are also brand new and pretty comfortable, and the cabin crew is really friendly. Even Ryanair doesn't deserve it, honestly it's not that bad. Plus, would you rather spend 200 euros for a 2h one way flight?
@@Forvidznthat they look different because they are brand new A321 neo's, they are literally factory new and efficient in literally anything. if you need to say something bad about them their planes are probably the worst thing you can target.
"Theres no lounge" - Its a budget airline. "Theres no padded headrest" - Its a budget airline "They charge for excess baggage" - Yes, because they are their rules. Stick to flying American Express. Flying budget is clearly too working class for you.
Who cares , just get on a plane and proceed to your destination 😁 enjoy your carrier. Stop being so petty and peckish . Why is everyone so whiny nowadays it’s like enough is never enough be happy you are able to do it in the first place 😂
Ryanair can be great. My aunt lives in the UK and she has to go to Ireland regularly because her dad is sick. She only needs a small carry on backpack and does not pay for any extra charges. She can sometimes get round trip tickets for less than £20. It is very easy and handy for her.
Ryanair seats are so uncomfortable (I have not been on these budget airlines ) no legroom unhygienic no lying down position bad food bad bathroom no shower and do these airlines even have first class , business class . And some annoying people would be often why not just spend 100 400more
I am a ryanair flight attendant. Just to let you know, the crew did not perform their duties as they were supposed to. When it comes to the seats, you had the older version, which they are getting rid of them by time. The ones on your flight were non Boeing sky interior, there is the updated version which is way more comfortable, the Boeing sky interior. I can assure you that ryanair, in their recent training, they are focusing on customer service more often. It also depends on who you find as a crew member. I can only speak about my country, malta. You'll get amazing experience from here.
Those are the new Ryanair seats. Some of the older aircraft have been retrofitted. You can tell by the shape of the yellow plastic bit up the top that these are the newer seats.
I am a flight attendant at Ryanair asswell, the f¥ck you mean by saying they didn’t do their job properly? I am impressed by how you can tell that , you know the kind of passengers we have on board , and the short turn around s we have , it’s impossible to keep the cabin clean throughout the day , let alone the lavatories, I am not paid to clean the mess after the uneducated passengers, neither you , we are barely paid to be flight attendants
I'm ex crew for Ryanair... as an employee, they're the worst... horrible... but I've also flown with Ryanair as a passenger, and for the price, what you get, you have no right to complain 😂
I noticed one problem. The wizzair plane was a newer A321Neo while the Ryanair plane was an older 737-800 leading to the more worn looking seats on Ryanair. Make sure the aircraft’s are similar in age
True, (ryanair is also getting newer planes), a thing a lot of people dont know is that budget airlines almost always have newer planes then more expensive plane companies, the only reason for this is that newer planes save more fuel
But if you fly with an older Wizz Air plane, you still can't see that much wear as on Ryanair. They care much more about the looks and state of the airplane.
I noticed one problem. The wizzair plane was a newer A2321Neo while the Ryanair plane was an older 737-800 leading to the more worn looking seats on Ryanair. Make sure the aircraft’s are similar in age
Wizz only have a few of those (Neo). Quite often they are scheduled for a flight but then few days before flight they change plane with older A320 and all seat reservations are canceled.
I have flown both and both are great. I've been a quarter ways around the globe for a £12 ryanair ticket (same price as a 30 mile train ticket here) UK to the canary islands with 3 of my friends, it's great. Ryanairs new 737s and the new airbus A320s of wizz air feel fairly high quality and comfortable. You have to play the airline's game a bit, buy either early or last minute, check for the cheapest tickets, don't be annoyed at arriving at a smaller airport, have an open mind and go to some random city you have never heard of for a £20 flight and £15 a night apartment with everything you need in a small backpack. The bad reviews are usually from older grumpy people who expect the silver service of British airways first class - but on a shoestring budget. Ryanair is my favourite airline just because I know I wouldn't have been able to afford any of the amazing trips I have been on if they hadn't been so cheap.
When my girlfriend was on Erasmus in Warsaw and me on Erasmus in Bucharest, I was used to flight with them at least once a month and I have to admit, even after 59 flights with Ryanair and 24 with Wizz, that I was never disapointed with them, because their prices are that low, that you cant expect miracles. Its to get you from A to B and for that prices, which they have in Europe, Wizz even to MiddleEast, both airlines are amazing to be honest. You just need to have just backpack, empty bottle for tap water from airport and your snacks, if you want to save.
I'm from Italy and travel a lot in Europe, and I can honestly say that Ryanair and Wizzair are not that bad, bc in the overall consideration u have to take into account how cheap the tickets are!
Hello,im flying soon with Wizzair planes,are they safe,the days im flying are a little with rain,not very much but like a little rain,do you think they are safe
I don't think Wizzair is all that bad. Also, buying priority boarding does SOMETHING for you, it allows you to bring a small suitcase with you on board, otherwise you are only allowed a carry on bag. And it does say on your boarding pass from which side of the plane to board.
going to the wrong gate is 100% your fault, they tell you to check the boards. also, going to the wrong stairs is 100% your fault again. Not everybody can travel business class everywhere
I've flown Ryanair countless times and never had a bad experience. The only time my flight was delayed it was because the airspace was closed due to a G7 summit in the region. I also enjoy turbulent approaches and rough landings, so that's really not a problem for me. On the contrary, I had far worse experiences with Lufthansa and TAP. Also, I'm pretty sure that, when it comes to the split boarding, it's mentioned on the boarding pass if you need to board from the front or the rear.
I second your TAP comment. Absolute garbage airline. Edit: garbage from an end user technology and customer service point of view (app and website). The onboard staff have always been great in my experience.
Last month I had a WizzAir flight between London Gatwick - Rome FCO and everything was just amazing... the crew, the aircraft itself, no delay at all. 10/10
Hello,im flying soon with Wizzair planes,are they safe,the days im flying are a little with rain,not very much but like a little rain,do you think they are safe
@@eraeleziThey've been going for 20 years and never had an accident (apart from a landing incident at Rome caused by a bird strike, but they can't be blamed for that), so I think we can conclude that they are safe.
I flew also with them to Rome, my luggage was destroyed and it does not seem they will pay for it. I flew back with Easyjet and the service on the plane was much better. I will probably not fly again with Wizz.
I fly with Ryanair very frequently, never have a problem. Booking is easy, there are no hidden fees, just take your time with the booking. Don't pay for priority, waste of time in my opinion. Bring your own food for the flight and before you leave make sure your baggage isn't overweight, then you should have no problems or have to pay any extra. As regards to boarding on the back or front, it is mentioned on your boarding pass, I can't undertand how that was missed in this video. Sure the seats aren't built for comfort but what do you expect for a budget short haul airline? Also I'm 5'9, leg room isn't so bad and I can have my rucksack on the floor as well. Maybe I've just been extremely lucky but I have zero issues
I just flew with RA two weeks ago. I didn't worry or get anxious at the gate about the weight of my carry on because...I made sure it was under 10kg. Yeah I know, I'm a genius. Most of those that rubbish RA are those who get caught out by not following the instructions. You don't have to opt for any of the add ons. For a two-hour flight in Europe who needs to eat on the plane? Who needs a great seat? It's a bus that flies. I've flown RA lots of times, and I've never had a single problem. Yet you regularly see shock-horror stories in the UK gutter press about poor dears who fail to print their ticket (get the app and have it scanned if you are living in 2023) and get charged £50. It's not difficult. I'm over 60 years old and I can handle the tech.
I flew to and from Cyprus with Ryanair this past week and it was a fairly smooth experience for me personally. Hopefully you have a smooth experience to
Pretty nice to see your opinion. As an European I actually used both airlines quite some times. I did not had any major issues, only in Bratislava where I was charged €50 because of missed check in.
Pretty nice to see your opinion. As an European I actually used both airlines quite some times. I did not had any major issues, only in Bratislava where I was charged €50 because of missed check in.
You should review easyjet! And the reason why planes are sometimes dirty from the previous flight is due to the fact that flight attendants do a “cabin tidy” (removing any trash from the floor or seats which speeds up the turnaround time) implying that no additional cleaners come aboard to vacuum the floors. So if you want clean planes, fly the first flight to the set destination!
if ur seat is dirty id reccomend bringing some wipes on the plane and wiping off the seat, tray table, armrests and window if your sitting beside it. you can also use wipes to wipe off the toilet seat if you need it
I’m actually SHOCKED Ryanair is considered a bad airline. I have flew on a Ryanair plane ever since I was 4 months old. I have no bad experiences. Yes there is turbulence but it’s not bad. For me it’s not the worst thing ever. For me Ryanair is a very good airline!
Ryanair baggage policy is clearly explained on the booking page (dimentions, weight). Why do people always try to push it and then complain when they get caught?
And, contrary to what this video might have people belive, they're aren't very strict with it. Fast turnarounds make these airlines the big money, they are not wasting time with checking every single carry on. Pretty much the only time you are ever going to get pulled over the measure your bag is if it's so big, that the employee can tell at a glance that you are definitley over the limit. If you are there with just a backpack, they won't ever bother you.
I have at least 40 flights on each airline. Taking into account the convenience and price, I would say that Ryanair & Wizz are doing a fantastic job in providing cheap and reliable transportation across Europe. But yes, people pay 10 euro but expect business class treatment :))
10?! I have yet to fly on either one for cheaper than 200€ (150 in good old pre-panini days). So yeah, I would expect some quality and respect, particularly if travelling with pets
Doing a rough landing is a way for the pilot to slow the plane down. Some of the energy that would keep the plane moving forward is dissipated on impact, so the plane can get off the runway and to the stand more quickly and maybe gain a few minutes for disembarking and boarding for the next flight
I feel like your experience is somewhat hampered by the fact that European low cost is quite different to US low cost. I personally have flown Ryanair a lot, and have found them to be great every time. Never had any big delays, maximum has been like 1hr 30mins but this is not often. And also I don’t think any of their fees are necessarily hidden, they just have an awful lot of extra fees, but you can choose which ones to have, and if you read the small print then you shouldn’t have a problem. As for the cleaning, they don’t really clean them at all which again is common on most European low cost airlines. They clean them properly at the end of the day hence why I try to get the first flight of the day out lol. They have a target turnaround time of 25 mins, cleaning? Ain’t nobody got time for that 😂. I’ve flown wizz a handful of times, most flights were delayed but other than that okay. But I avoid them for the mere reason I HATE HATE HATE Luton 😂😂 whereas Ryanair I can get flights from Stansted which is so much nicer
I'd heard horror stories about Luton but I've now flown from there to Warsaw a few times and am yet to see what the trouble is 😂 Only issue I've had at Luton was on one return flight waiting for baggage claim while the ground crew were striking, that did take about a couple of hours and meant ultimately hitting my train from Liverpool St - Norwich during the peak period when I had an off peak ticket. Luckily since GA were also striking that day and running a reduced service, they didn't have any restrictions on off peak tickets being used on peak trains so dodged a bullet there 😂
I’ve flown Ryanair plenty of times and rarely had a problem. The people are complain about the ‘hidden fees’ blatantly just don’t read their website properly. There’s nothing hidden about them…the problem is that people expect a £500 service for £4.99. Wizz on the other hand, worst airline I’ve flown. Left late every single time, and not by short amounts either. The planes also fell like they were falling apart. On a side note, on all Ryanair flights, it will tell you on your ticket which door on the plane you need to go through, just a timesaver for future.
It's not just people not reading their website properly, it's literally a part of their business model. The ancillary revenue of these airlines is really big, to the point where I think you'd be surprised how much the average passenger actually spends on a low cost airline ticket
Hi! My family and I travel and fly a lot. We are from Hungary, so we choose Wizzair for 90% of our travel. We have never had a bad experience. Skilled pilots, nice cabin crew, relatively comfortable seats. We always leave on time, only once have we had a half hour delay. I can heartily recommend them to everyone, they certainly can't be the worst airline in Europe.
I always fly wizzair and I've had only one bad experience where the plane was delayed but it was actually a good experience because i realised I had ordered food and needed more time to eat
Thank you for flying Ryanair, Last year, over 90% of our flights arrived on time, we hope you enjoyed yours, and we look forward in welcoming you onboard again soon, Ryanair, low fares, made simple.
As a 6,5 male, Ive been using Ryanair for years and never really had major issues with them. Being that tall I did struggle with finding enough space for legs. And for 2 way entry on plane, *Front & Rear* usually on tickets it shows which entry you need to use to access your seat
@@sirgaffo what do they teach you to do in response? I’ve dealt with airport staff and cabin crew who’ve really not handled it well. Never on Ryan air though so this is why I ask.
@@George1789 When you go for training with cabin crew its not just as simple as just going into a job and they train you as you work, you have to study how to deal with first aid responses from small cuts and how to identify what type of bleed it is to preforming CPR and using the onboard defibrillator in case of cardiac arrests. How to deal with pregnant women from miscarriages to labour to assisting with birth and the delivery of the baby. Our role as cabin crew medically is quite extensive and covers a lot of our training and i know for Ryanair specifically from my past experience of working there the pass mark for all exams is 90% they do tell us that no matter how much you train though some may never be able to handle the situation as well as others and that's just part of the human condition as well as some who have become too comfortable in the norm become caught off guard when situations arise. Panic attacks we try assess what is the matter and if they have experienced this before, give the passenger some breathing space turn on the air vent offer some water and in extreme cases sometimes we administer oxygen in the galley to help calm them down. Panic attacks are quite tricky as often there is nothing much you can really do but offer a comforting presence and promote their recovery.
@@George1789hi, im currently cabin crew for ryanair, in terms of ground staff, i don’t know their training process as it’s not the same as ours however if someone is having a panic attack, we take them out of sight of other passengers and we basically try and calm them down as best we can, we have a set of things we do to help them calm down, but like anything medically alarming, we are very well trained and treat all situations very seriously, hope that helps! ❤
Tbh with Ryanair the reason it was dirty was that Ryanair most of the time do rlly quick turn arounds like once I was boarding the plane they had ppl leaving at the other end so they rlly just don’t have time to clean and at the end of the day at least ur gonna go on ur holidays!!
You have done a very good job comparing the two. The only thing that made this slightly unfair is you flew with Wizzair from one of their main hubs. I normally fly with Ryanair from Dublin ( one of their hubs) and from the luggage to boarding it’s quite a pleasant experience ( as much as flying economy can be). The airplanes seem to be clean enough on departure too.
When you said the seats were bad on ryanair thats their okd planes, when i was flying to spain for a vacation the plane was new and so clean and the seats werent cracked, but when we were coming home from spain the seats were cracked and we got a older plane, its not just ryanar, i love ryanair ❤
I flied with wiz air twice and it was amazing,im really surprised that its ranked the worst airline in europe and btw i'd love to see you fly on airserbia!
I’ve flown them on the ATR 72-600 and Boeing 737. I can say that Air Serbia it’s way better than our national company, Tarom! Way better seats, more caring cc. Lovely company Air Serbia!🫶🏻
I flew with Ryanair last week from Eindhoven to Pisa and it was honestly pretty good. The gate was announced on time and we didnt have to wait that long to board, on Pisa we did have to wait longer but there were plenty of benches to sit on to wait. I didnt see any staff inspecting bagage. On our tickets it was said where we needed to board the plane (also the back). The seats were messy but comfy enough for a 2 hour flight. My only complaint would be that we couldnt pay with maestro card on the plane, only visa. The crew on the flight back was a lot nicer
Just flew with Wizzair from Copenhagen to Bucharest. Smooth as butter. Checkin was done automatically a few days before departure and I got the boarding pass automatically. Possibly the smoothest flight in decades.
I have been flying Ryanair my whole life and I think it's funny how everyone is saying their landings are bad because it's just normal to me😅 Really excited now to experience a "smooth" landing for the first time😂
Some remarks on this video: -Whether to board using the front or rear door is indicated on your boarding pass -Lisbon airport is also always listed in Europe's worst airports, so obviously your experience also wasn't great because of that -I'm 6'6 and take these type of flights on a monthly basis, so i can tell you the worst legroom is Wizz air, then comes Easyjet and Ryanair is the clear winner of low cost -Never queue early => you'll never pay extra for carry-on luggage if overweight
I think Ryanair is famous with their terrible landings I also experienced it a couple of times when I was an exchange student in Europe but except from that I have never experienced anything bad with both of the airlines. From my perspective, as an exchange student whose only income was the exchange fund, I can say that without these airlines I couldn't be able to travel around Europe that cheaply. I think most of the exchange students will agree with me. Train and bus are also popular but to be honest I always flew cheaper than these options with those mentioned airlines. But in the future if I travel again to Europe of course I won't prefer them because I won't be that broke(I guess ???) So thank you for your honest review it reminded me my Europe days
I usually fly with Wizzair and I liked it. But now they are cancelling flights to Moldova alot because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They are also the first flight to do this, which is annoying because we used this airline every time. But, I think Wizz Air is still good because it managed to land in heavy winds for my flight.
The cancellations are likely due to risk analysis. The low cost airlines need their planes to be flying for as much of the time as possible. They schedule the planes for a whole day's work. If a plane gets damaged it has a knock on effect on all the flights it would be doing afterwards. It was quite interesting earlier this year using flightradar24 to watch the plane on which I would be flying doing its outbound from one airport, its return flight to that airport, then inbound flight to where I was, before becoming my flight home to that airport, whilst we were awaiting our airport transfer from our hotel (I tracked it by looking at the scheduled departures and likely previous arrival).
@@moldova1604 yes but to/from a Wizz base. From half December they're starting flights to Belgium, France, Spain, countries where they don't have a base
The only issue I have with Wizz air, is the baggage pricing and seats selection. It’s absolutely great if you just fly with a carry on and wanna travel.
Did dozens of flights with both ryanair and wizzair and it was always ok. However I always pack small so no issues with additional baggage fees. Regarding boarding. Both ryanair and wizzair provides information on electronic boarding card which door to choose while boarding. I find their mobile apps to be much better than apps of other "regular" airlines that Ive flown. "Rough landing", well most passengers dont understand this but good landing is when plane touches down inside runway's touch down zone and it is ok to be rough (from safety point of view). Better to land hard in that zone than smooth somewhere in the middle of runway and not be able to stop before end of the runway. Also during wet conditions smooth landing can cause aquaplaning. Training and operating procedures standards are very high in both airlines although highly based on automation.
Never had too bad of an experience with Ryanair, and I‘ve flown with them countless times. It’s not a luxury airline by any means, but you don’t pay luxury prices either. The fares are usually extremely cheap, but you have to comply with their admittedly unusual guidelines. Entitled people who feel like they deserve to be treated like a celebrity on a 10€ flight and not comply with the rules usually end up paying high fees, benefiting everyone else by allowing Ryanair to charge low fares and still turn a profit. I love it.
I've had okay experiences with Ryanair but never flown with Wizzair. Nowadays even Finnair's cheapest tickets don't include a cabin bag anymore. I believe it is the only European full-service carrier that doesn't allow them with the cheapest Economy tickets. But why would you fly expensive Finnair anymore when you can fly low-cost that have basically the same ticket conditions (no cabin bags, no food, nothing besides a seat to be honest).
Ryanair is the bridge between Germany and Hungary. Ryanair is the plane with what a commoner can fly. They were never evil, they were always fair to me. I like them.
Absolutely nothing wrong with Ryanair. They're cheap and end of day that's All that matters, so off course you do have to make sacrifices, once I have a seat then I'm happy. I got a flight to Edinburgh from Dublin for €55 return, aer lingus were charging over €150 for the same trip.
About the 'headrest advertisements': those are safety cards for your own safety, in case of an emergency situation on a Ryanair aircraft - which was told during the safety demonstration 😉🎉
He was talking about the advertisement above the safety instructions. Also having that in your face isn't much better either, as it is just stuck there the entire flight
I have flown over 50 times across Europe with Ryanair and WizzAir and have never had any problems. Also keep in mind what the flight costs. I barely pay more than €20 for the flight.
I am from the UK and have only flown on Ryanair and EasyJet and I don't mind them. If you have only flown on one airline, then you don't really know how bad or good it is compared to others.
I flew with both of them and honestly for the price i never had any problem. I mean yeah, the landing is rough but on the other hand its kind of exciting to me :D When i buy tickets, it always shows which stairs you should use to get to your seat faster, and mostly back stairs are empty because everybody is using front ones. But honestly i actually could recomend these two to people that dont have high expectations for flights and just want to get from point A to point B for cheap price while having only carry on, and only having flight time to maximum of 4 hours, because i cant imagine sitting longer in those seats, my back would die :D
I've flown multiple times with Wizzair and don't have any complaints. If you just prepare your flight and don't have overweight bagage it's completely fine.
i can attest to ryanair's rough landing. went to spain this summer with ryanair, and when landing, it felt like the captain smashed the plane down to the ground, i actually moved up in my seat from impact. no slowing down, no slow descent, it was honestly very scary. i have the landing video, and i can hear people gasping and screaming when landing.
There are many reasons why an aircraft is put down hard. Almost all legitimate reasons. This type of criticism is rarely valid. I have flown 140 flights with Ryanair AND work in aviation at an airport so I know what I'm talking about.
@@pauldunn5978 The Dunning-Kruger is strong with you, so I’d hazard a guess that you work for a Ground Handling company, as a Dispatcher or Ops agent, as an airport Starbucks worker wouldn’t be so cocky and a Baggage Handler or Security guard wouldn’t be arguing in youtube comments.
@tortozza Flight operations and crew support. And a weight and balance qualified load master on 747s. And your experience and exposure to aviation is what? I take it you are in aviation too but I'm guessing not a pilot either. Maybe involved in maintenance/ tech support? I learn a lot of what I know off pilots. I've spent a lot of time over the last 15 years with pilots waiting for aircraft to arrive and we chat about all sorts of stuff. Landings being one of them. What's your problem? I share some knowledge and you get the arse with me. You suggest I've got an attitude. Seems that's coming more from your side. And after looking through other answers, some of the factors have already been covered.
I have never flown Ryanair, but I can say that the Wizz Air service differs in Europe. For example, in the Eastern European countries (where I live) it is quite nice, also, some of the liveries are gorgeous! Very very nice video!
For the past 20 years Ryanair has been the difference between going on a sunny holiday with my family and not going. I can’t say a bad word about them. Never Wizzed though
The Wizzair landing was harder nut due to the landing gear on the airbus which is much longer dampens the hard impact so it feels smoother. B737 has very stiff landing gear.
to everyone complaining about "hidden fees", you pay a pittance to fly and then proceed to not properly read the instructions so that is a 100% on you! Please pay 300 EUR for a flight with BA or KLM if you want "service", you NPC!
Flew with them for quite a few times now and it‘s not that bad, especially wizzair. But to be honest, what do you expect for a flight that costs 20-40€? Ryanair planes are often dirty and not comfortable, yes. One time my flight had a delay of 5 hours but after contacting them they returned us 250€ which was more than the total cost of the flight😅 I would sayyou get what you pay for
I had 40+ flights in Europe as a Wizzair and a Ryanair traveller. I would say these two companies have a different approach for airport services. Ryanair tries to minimise expenses in each country, they use stairs and in most cases passengers are boarding like pedestrians. Wizzair has a fixed minimum, same to each location, so that in Luton they don't have even seats, but in Wrocław they use direct sliver-like connections directly from a terminal building, which is very comfortable. So, in cheaper states of Central and Eastern Europe Wizzair is much better than Ryanair. Yet one thing - in most plane boards Wizzair gives a bit more room for my knees unlike Ryanair.
Hey Eric, just wondering if you could compare Australia’s best airline and worst airline, for me when I went to Australia I had a bad experience with Jetstar, but had a amazing experience with Qantas. Hope this could be a video plan. 💀💀💀
I really like Ryanair. I flew with them a couple of times this year and every flight was on time and insanely cheap. Yes, they try to squeeze money out of basically everything but you know what you're getting yourself into when booking a ticket. Of course there is no luxury at all but most people don't care, they want to get from A to B at a cheap price. And the success of Ryanair proofs that they are doing everything right.
I flew Ryanair from England to Spain for the first time last year and I was so nervous based off the things I heard about them. Had no problems and was actually a great experience ❤
Actually I doubt that these are Europe's worst airlines... They have their reputation but for the most part they are quite reliable. Go take a few flights on Lufthansa and you'll really experience the worst
Hi Eric, I like your channel a lot! However, as a Dutchman currently traveling in Canada I think it is fair to say that comparing Ryanair and WizzAir to Canadian standards (with a proper low-cost carrier missing, except for Flair/Lynx - both relatively low in market share) is not fair. The airfare is waaaay lower. If you decide to fly with just a backpack, flying Ryanair or WizzAir can be cheaper than scoring a breakfast here in Canada (Calgary). Their business model is to fly into B-airport or far (nearly separate) terminals at A-airports. The base fare is extremely cheap, and you pay for the add-ons. IF you compare a 'full' ticket (with lots of add-ons like checked luggage, hand luggage, and seat selection) with more premium carriers, choosing a premier carrier could be as beneficial and more comfortable. However, if you travel lightly (just a backpack, for example) and have a short flight (1/2/3 hrs), I would definitely be open to paying a bit less. Haven't had any issues with both of them. Just follow their strict (luggage) rules, and you should be fine. Keep doing more European airlines! KLM or Transavia ;) For Ryanair/Wizzair; buying an isle seat will do the trick
It is also because in Canada, airports are under exclusive federal jurisdiction, may not receive any subsidy from a local government (how Ryanair often negotiates low fees or even indirect subsidies), and since 1995 are mandated to run a revenue-neutral operation. This means that there is a ~$20 fee that goes to the airport and a ~$8 security screening fee that is a fixed amount irrespective of airline.
I was flying ryanair the other day and our suitcase was 2kg’s over and they weighed it and didnt say a word 🤷🏽♀️ I love ryanair and its worth the money, i always fly with them i dont understand why they call ryanair bad 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ And when we were going to fly back home from our trip we were only allowed to have 1 carry-on per person bought we brought 3 extra carry-ons without paying or anything they didnt say anything and didnt weigh them either 🤷🏽♀️
What airlines should I compare next? Now all you Europeans can stop saying I never review your airlines😂✈
Flydubai
Delta in JetBlue
also Loganair vs Eastern Airways in the UK
American Airlines
qater airways
Over the past 3 years I fly wizz 2 times a week on average. About 85 percent of my flights are on time and go well. And considering I usually pay something like 20-25 eur for a flight and I sit in a brand new a321 neo... it would really be unfair to say that they are bad, let alone worst. ...
he speaks from far.... from the other side of the pond.
why do you fly that often?
@@Morkva i live and work in different countries.
@user-ki2tg3qf4j maybe it is for weather reasons? Once I was going to Berlin and a sudden storm came and the pilot said he had no other chance than diverting to Dresden. But then we got buses that took us to Berlin.
@why don't you just... move?
Or same job in your own country
Man come on, when you are paying 15€ for a flight you can’t have any expectations. You get what you pay for, simple as that. Ryanair managed to make air travel accessible to literally everyone and I respect them for that. I work in aviation by the way (not Ryanair)
Also the cabin is so dirty because they don’t pay for airport cleaning service, the cleaning is being done by the flight attendants in a very limited time.
15 € in Europe is crazy... In Russia the cheapest 2 hour flight is 50 € if you're lucky
15 is dirt cheap, considering European salaries
So true
@@АлександрОрлов-п9ч самые дешевые билеты которые видел были с Таллина до Ливерпуля и обратно за 9.99 евро. Но мы выбрали Италию за 45 евро. К сожалению, сейчас уже не найти таких дешевых билетов.
Pretty much yeah! I dont understand how could anyone complain. I fly Ryanair regularly (from Czech rep. to Slovakia) - takes 40 minutes, costs 1/3 of a price of a train (which takes almost 11 hours). Is it the most comfortable? No, who cares though! For the price it cant get any better tbh.
He even called the 1km terminal distance a hike 😂
As long as you look into Wizzair's guidelines, it's a decent experience. I took two flights with Wizzair, both impressed me for a budget airline. One from Paris to Rome that was delayed 5 hours due to protests. The airline could've easily canceled the flight from Orly, but instead offered us a bus trip to Beauvais an hour away in order for us to still take our flight. We made it to Rome without a hiccup. My other trip from Rome to Barcelona was on time and had no issues.
Bro so long
I've flown on every major US airline, most major european airlines, Saudia, FlyDubai, FlyNas, and WizzAir is the best airline i've ever flown on.
Wizzair is actually really good, I don't understand why it's called bad
@@SummerMellowsThey only call it WizzAir is "bad" because of delays or cancels
@@seankozma1030 oh
Please dont let Americans let rate things, people complain way too much and expect to be treated like royalty for a flight costing 20 euro
he’s canadian im pretty sure
@@vickyy_0nah he would be Korean then
@@vickyy_0 You probably don't realise, Canadians are Americans ;)
@@vickyy_0 Canadians are Americans. Ie., North America.
I studied abroad for a semester and when I took my trips I only flew with Ryanair. I’ve heard the rumors, but honestly I was impressed. The fares are so cheap and all I ever had was a backpack when traveling so no extra fees. Much better than I ever expected!
People always say it’s terrible but I’ve been flying with Ryanair my whole life to go to Poland to see my family
@@cupcakedaft7713omg sameee
they pay 20 euros for a ticket and expect emirates quality... :/
@@gonza287 for real
@@cupcakedaft7713same, but not to polsnd
Personally i never had any problems with the mentioned airlines. The problem is that people sometimes just don't read the restrictions, allowances etc. I've had bad experiences with well established airlines , for wich i paid al lot more money .
Same
The truth is the most airlines do have good/ bad & issues regardless !! To me ,I am thankful that there are so many more choices of airlines / products we can choose from & we just have to weigh 'em / compare to our needs ! I think Wizz air is good . I haven't used either one ,but looking forward to ,someday I'm sure I'll fly on them ! Lol.💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
Ryanair is still good.
I bet you fly periodically, I take (not by choice) 6 minimum a month,band Ryanair is desperate
@@Letuva_Friends298Ryanair seats are horrible
im actually surprised that wizzair is even considered bad because i have had no bad experiences flying with wizz when i was going to hungary to see family
Oh wizz is def the worst IN THE WORLD with spirit behind it (spirit isn’t worse it just became a meme)
im surprised to, i go every dutch vacation from amsterdam (netherlands) to skopje (macedonia) and i never had troubles
ikr
@@maxflax1521 wizz air is THE WORST airline ever
Me too
Ryanair boarding passes mention what stairs you should use when boarding. Maybe you should look at it next time.... I fly with ryanair 10-12 times per year and never had any issues.
Maybe the printed one they gave him didn't mention that.
Rayanair is a way of life dude. U buy a ticket for the other side of a Europe for 7,99 euro dollars, u grab a back pack with a cloth change and your wallet and there you go to a weird city u never heard of for a weekend, that’s the euro way 😅
going on ryanair is an amazing experience.
They fly 737 Max's no thanks
@@OPTSXFilosoofisthey are pretty safe
@@OPTSXFilosoofisUr deluded
@@OPTSXFilosoofisHave U seen ryanairs safety record and they fly 50 plus max 8 200s every day with about 4-8 flights for the last 3 or 4 years.😂😂
Found Ryanair to be absolutely fine. Flight was uneventful, staff were pleasant and it did everything on the tin. Shared a suitcase with my wife, checked in online, volunteered to sit by an emergency exit so I had plenty of leg room.
Ryainair is good idk what’s bad abt it’s fine tho u so have to pay a few hundreds
Yes, I personally think to call any European airline bad is a marketing trick from the more expensive airlines. I regularly fly Wizz and besides their website being slow at times never had any issues.
The main difference is that the "cheap" airlines allow you to buy nothing but the trip. No extras if you don't want them.
For me WIZZ air is always a life saver, it has much cheaper and reliable tickets, it's much friendlier and if you wanted to you could pay 35 euros for a 5 hour flight. Crazy right. The seats are also brand new and pretty comfortable, and the cabin crew is really friendly. Even Ryanair doesn't deserve it, honestly it's not that bad. Plus, would you rather spend 200 euros for a 2h one way flight?
My hamsters name was wizz before he died
@@Onudo1420 Rest in piece wizz🙏🙏🙏🙏 he's in a better place
wizz is more expensive when adding the 10kg carryon, ryanair paid 18 and wizz 35
You must have went on a soon to be retired plane as all the planes with Ryanair I do, they look completely different
@@Forvidznthat they look different because they are brand new A321 neo's, they are literally factory new and efficient in literally anything. if you need to say something bad about them their planes are probably the worst thing you can target.
"Theres no lounge" - Its a budget airline.
"Theres no padded headrest" - Its a budget airline
"They charge for excess baggage" - Yes, because they are their rules.
Stick to flying American Express. Flying budget is clearly too working class for you.
Who cares , just get on a plane and proceed to your destination 😁 enjoy your carrier. Stop being so petty and peckish . Why is everyone so whiny nowadays it’s like enough is never enough be happy you are able to do it in the first place 😂
@@SanitaKrumina-x4j who asked YOU to tell your opinion on this comment and rant about people being so whiny these days
plus why did you include people being whiny, him being petty and peckish, and wdym you are able to do it in the first place???
Ryanair can be great. My aunt lives in the UK and she has to go to Ireland regularly because her dad is sick. She only needs a small carry on backpack and does not pay for any extra charges. She can sometimes get round trip tickets for less than £20. It is very easy and handy for her.
I live in Ireland
@@shadowstorm12395 same 😊
I live in Ireland too
@@tiglishnobody8750 same
Ryanair seats are so uncomfortable (I have not been on these budget airlines ) no legroom unhygienic no lying down position bad food bad bathroom no shower and do these airlines even have first class , business class . And some annoying people would be often why not just spend 100 400more
I am a ryanair flight attendant. Just to let you know, the crew did not perform their duties as they were supposed to. When it comes to the seats, you had the older version, which they are getting rid of them by time. The ones on your flight were non Boeing sky interior, there is the updated version which is way more comfortable, the Boeing sky interior. I can assure you that ryanair, in their recent training, they are focusing on customer service more often. It also depends on who you find as a crew member. I can only speak about my country, malta. You'll get amazing experience from here.
Those are the new Ryanair seats. Some of the older aircraft have been retrofitted. You can tell by the shape of the yellow plastic bit up the top that these are the newer seats.
Is it just me, or do these new planes have even worse seats than the old ones?
😂😂
@@brunrodriguesyeah the new seats are definitely worse 🤣
I am a flight attendant at Ryanair asswell, the f¥ck you mean by saying they didn’t do their job properly? I am impressed by how you can tell that , you know the kind of passengers we have on board , and the short turn around s we have , it’s impossible to keep the cabin clean throughout the day , let alone the lavatories, I am not paid to clean the mess after the uneducated passengers, neither you , we are barely paid to be flight attendants
6:02 It says which door to board on the boarding pass. Rows 1-17 are front door and 17+ is the rear door.
Try to explain that to an american… 😂😂😂 They need someone to tell them what to do and where to go. Reading is overrated.
@@tatraifamily every time I hear "I need a stamp" I know this is Trouble boarding 😂😂😂
@@ElePranaityte who asks for a stamp??? 😂
I'm ex crew for Ryanair... as an employee, they're the worst... horrible... but I've also flown with Ryanair as a passenger, and for the price, what you get, you have no right to complain 😂
The smoothest landing in the world is our slogan. "You paid for the flight... not the landing." -Ryanair :))))
12:43 "Some how I booked priority by accident" how on earth a frequent flyer and a reviewer books something like this by "ACCIDENT"
I noticed one problem. The wizzair plane was a newer A321Neo while the Ryanair plane was an older 737-800 leading to the more worn looking seats on Ryanair. Make sure the aircraft’s are similar in age
True, (ryanair is also getting newer planes), a thing a lot of people dont know is that budget airlines almost always have newer planes then more expensive plane companies, the only reason for this is that newer planes save more fuel
But if you fly with an older Wizz Air plane, you still can't see that much wear as on Ryanair. They care much more about the looks and state of the airplane.
I noticed one problem. The wizzair plane was a newer A2321Neo while the Ryanair plane was an older 737-800 leading to the more worn looking seats on Ryanair. Make sure the aircraft’s are similar in age
That’s maybe they prefer using newer aircraft’s and maintaining them regularly lol.
Wizz only have a few of those (Neo). Quite often they are scheduled for a flight but then few days before flight they change plane with older A320 and all seat reservations are canceled.
I have flown both and both are great. I've been a quarter ways around the globe for a £12 ryanair ticket (same price as a 30 mile train ticket here) UK to the canary islands with 3 of my friends, it's great. Ryanairs new 737s and the new airbus A320s of wizz air feel fairly high quality and comfortable.
You have to play the airline's game a bit, buy either early or last minute, check for the cheapest tickets, don't be annoyed at arriving at a smaller airport, have an open mind and go to some random city you have never heard of for a £20 flight and £15 a night apartment with everything you need in a small backpack.
The bad reviews are usually from older grumpy people who expect the silver service of British airways first class - but on a shoestring budget. Ryanair is my favourite airline just because I know I wouldn't have been able to afford any of the amazing trips I have been on if they hadn't been so cheap.
When my girlfriend was on Erasmus in Warsaw and me on Erasmus in Bucharest, I was used to flight with them at least once a month and I have to admit, even after 59 flights with Ryanair and 24 with Wizz, that I was never disapointed with them, because their prices are that low, that you cant expect miracles. Its to get you from A to B and for that prices, which they have in Europe, Wizz even to MiddleEast, both airlines are amazing to be honest. You just need to have just backpack, empty bottle for tap water from airport and your snacks, if you want to save.
you are right
Glad you were in Bucharest, our country’s capital.
I'm from Italy and travel a lot in Europe, and I can honestly say that Ryanair and Wizzair are not that bad, bc in the overall consideration u have to take into account how cheap the tickets are!
For the money, you’re absolutely correct, but in comparison to all others on EU I would put my money on these two as the worst.
Hello,im flying soon with Wizzair planes,are they safe,the days im flying are a little with rain,not very much but like a little rain,do you think they are safe
@@eraelezi90% of flights in my life were on WizzAir, it is safe, of course it is safe.
@@eraeleziIt's not a Wizzair plane. It's an Airbus A321, probably the safest plane in the air.
Easy jet e la migliore
I don't think Wizzair is all that bad. Also, buying priority boarding does SOMETHING for you, it allows you to bring a small suitcase with you on board, otherwise you are only allowed a carry on bag. And it does say on your boarding pass from which side of the plane to board.
going to the wrong gate is 100% your fault, they tell you to check the boards. also, going to the wrong stairs is 100% your fault again. Not everybody can travel business class everywhere
I've flown Ryanair countless times and never had a bad experience. The only time my flight was delayed it was because the airspace was closed due to a G7 summit in the region.
I also enjoy turbulent approaches and rough landings, so that's really not a problem for me.
On the contrary, I had far worse experiences with Lufthansa and TAP.
Also, I'm pretty sure that, when it comes to the split boarding, it's mentioned on the boarding pass if you need to board from the front or the rear.
I second your TAP comment. Absolute garbage airline.
Edit: garbage from an end user technology and customer service point of view (app and website). The onboard staff have always been great in my experience.
I agree
I love ryanair
You'll also eat so much better on Ryanair than long haul Lufthansa.. Dead serious
@frantisekoliva6304 that's because you generally eat better in Ireland than in Germany 🤣
I do really appreciate that the flight attendants were helping out that passenger that had a panic attack during the flight
Fr
Which flight and can you do this 16:11
@@khangpianoplane It was the Ryanair one and helping out passengers when I become cabin crew for Lufthansa then yes
Delta vs Porter
Yeah they helped me out after i almost “died” of a panic attack
Last month I had a WizzAir flight between London Gatwick - Rome FCO and everything was just amazing... the crew, the aircraft itself, no delay at all. 10/10
Hello,im flying soon with Wizzair planes,are they safe,the days im flying are a little with rain,not very much but like a little rain,do you think they are safe
@@eraeleziThey've been going for 20 years and never had an accident (apart from a landing incident at Rome caused by a bird strike, but they can't be blamed for that), so I think we can conclude that they are safe.
Same, Rome FCO to Warsaw Chopin no problem at all
I flew also with them to Rome, my luggage was destroyed and it does not seem they will pay for it. I flew back with Easyjet and the service on the plane was much better. I will probably not fly again with Wizz.
@@eraelezi Why shouldn't they not be safe? The have alot of new airbus neos.
As long as you're able to get to your destination safe and sound for me is a big plus.
I fly with Ryanair very frequently, never have a problem. Booking is easy, there are no hidden fees, just take your time with the booking. Don't pay for priority, waste of time in my opinion. Bring your own food for the flight and before you leave make sure your baggage isn't overweight, then you should have no problems or have to pay any extra. As regards to boarding on the back or front, it is mentioned on your boarding pass, I can't undertand how that was missed in this video. Sure the seats aren't built for comfort but what do you expect for a budget short haul airline? Also I'm 5'9, leg room isn't so bad and I can have my rucksack on the floor as well. Maybe I've just been extremely lucky but I have zero issues
WizzAir is my childhood and the colour of the arcraft is amazing.
Also i fly it often since 2016 and had only two delays.
I just flew with RA two weeks ago. I didn't worry or get anxious at the gate about the weight of my carry on because...I made sure it was under 10kg. Yeah I know, I'm a genius. Most of those that rubbish RA are those who get caught out by not following the instructions. You don't have to opt for any of the add ons. For a two-hour flight in Europe who needs to eat on the plane? Who needs a great seat? It's a bus that flies. I've flown RA lots of times, and I've never had a single problem. Yet you regularly see shock-horror stories in the UK gutter press about poor dears who fail to print their ticket (get the app and have it scanned if you are living in 2023) and get charged £50. It's not difficult. I'm over 60 years old and I can handle the tech.
Exactly!
Thank you for making this video .I'm flying this summer to Crete with Ryanair and the video is helpful
I flew to and from Cyprus with Ryanair this past week and it was a fairly smooth experience for me personally. Hopefully you have a smooth experience to
Pretty nice to see your opinion. As an European I actually used both airlines quite some times. I did not had any major issues, only in Bratislava where I was charged €50 because of missed check in.
Pretty nice to see your opinion. As an European I actually used both airlines quite some times. I did not had any major issues, only in Bratislava where I was charged €50 because of missed check in.
You should review easyjet!
And the reason why planes are sometimes dirty from the previous flight is due to the fact that flight attendants do a “cabin tidy” (removing any trash from the floor or seats which speeds up the turnaround time) implying that no additional cleaners come aboard to vacuum the floors. So if you want clean planes, fly the first flight to the set destination!
They are also busy, as they don't want to stay grounded for too long. They don't get any payments while being there.
if ur seat is dirty id reccomend bringing some wipes on the plane and wiping off the seat, tray table, armrests and window if your sitting beside it. you can also use wipes to wipe off the toilet seat if you need it
Broooo, I got stuck in a non moving queue for bag drop for 2 hours. Worst customer service ever.
Great video, Eric! I'm loving these airline reviews. Can't wait for more of these 🎉
I’m actually SHOCKED Ryanair is considered a bad airline. I have flew on a Ryanair plane ever since I was 4 months old. I have no bad experiences. Yes there is turbulence but it’s not bad. For me it’s not the worst thing ever. For me Ryanair is a very good airline!
the turbulence does not depend on the airline
Thank you Bro i Love you
Ryanair is the best ❤❤❤
I've been also flying Ryanair since i was a baby. I never had a bad time
Same
Ryanair is the best Airline, not the worst!
Ryanair baggage policy is clearly explained on the booking page (dimentions, weight). Why do people always try to push it and then complain when they get caught?
People like blaming their own problems on other people to escape their own responsability
And, contrary to what this video might have people belive, they're aren't very strict with it.
Fast turnarounds make these airlines the big money, they are not wasting time with checking every single carry on.
Pretty much the only time you are ever going to get pulled over the measure your bag is if it's so big, that the employee can tell at a glance that you are definitley over the limit.
If you are there with just a backpack, they won't ever bother you.
I have at least 40 flights on each airline. Taking into account the convenience and price, I would say that Ryanair & Wizz are doing a fantastic job in providing cheap and reliable transportation across Europe.
But yes, people pay 10 euro but expect business class treatment :))
10?! I have yet to fly on either one for cheaper than 200€ (150 in good old pre-panini days). So yeah, I would expect some quality and respect, particularly if travelling with pets
0:46 "last night, when I was doing it." 💀💀💀 doing what?
Checking in or math but 😭😭😭💀
He was checking in the airplane??????
@Ellalikes 💀💀💀
@@Alexer11222 🧐🤨
Also with the Ryanair landings most of the time they are rough but it totally depends on the pilot and I kinda like rough landings they’re kinda fun
Bruh same
Also with the Ryanair landings most of the time they are rough but it totally depends on the pilot and I kinda like rough landings they’re kinda fun
Doing a rough landing is a way for the pilot to slow the plane down. Some of the energy that would keep the plane moving forward is dissipated on impact, so the plane can get off the runway and to the stand more quickly and maybe gain a few minutes for disembarking and boarding for the next flight
@@nighteagle7299 who says "bruh" in the EU, yankee
@@german_novotiable me
I feel like your experience is somewhat hampered by the fact that European low cost is quite different to US low cost. I personally have flown Ryanair a lot, and have found them to be great every time. Never had any big delays, maximum has been like 1hr 30mins but this is not often. And also I don’t think any of their fees are necessarily hidden, they just have an awful lot of extra fees, but you can choose which ones to have, and if you read the small print then you shouldn’t have a problem. As for the cleaning, they don’t really clean them at all which again is common on most European low cost airlines. They clean them properly at the end of the day hence why I try to get the first flight of the day out lol. They have a target turnaround time of 25 mins, cleaning? Ain’t nobody got time for that 😂. I’ve flown wizz a handful of times, most flights were delayed but other than that okay. But I avoid them for the mere reason I HATE HATE HATE Luton 😂😂 whereas Ryanair I can get flights from Stansted which is so much nicer
I'd heard horror stories about Luton but I've now flown from there to Warsaw a few times and am yet to see what the trouble is 😂 Only issue I've had at Luton was on one return flight waiting for baggage claim while the ground crew were striking, that did take about a couple of hours and meant ultimately hitting my train from Liverpool St - Norwich during the peak period when I had an off peak ticket. Luckily since GA were also striking that day and running a reduced service, they didn't have any restrictions on off peak tickets being used on peak trains so dodged a bullet there 😂
Agree entirely!!Most air lines don’t give the option of keeping your fare down-not everyone needs to travel with the ‘kitchen sink’
I’ve flown Ryanair plenty of times and rarely had a problem. The people are complain about the ‘hidden fees’ blatantly just don’t read their website properly. There’s nothing hidden about them…the problem is that people expect a £500 service for £4.99.
Wizz on the other hand, worst airline I’ve flown. Left late every single time, and not by short amounts either. The planes also fell like they were falling apart.
On a side note, on all Ryanair flights, it will tell you on your ticket which door on the plane you need to go through, just a timesaver for future.
I absolutely agree Ryanair is super underrated airline, I flew with them like 20 times and it was amazing
the colours give me headaches lmfao
@@_i0054 yeah same but the airline is actually fine
The days of £4.99 flights are good still cheap enough though.
It's not just people not reading their website properly, it's literally a part of their business model. The ancillary revenue of these airlines is really big, to the point where I think you'd be surprised how much the average passenger actually spends on a low cost airline ticket
Hi! My family and I travel and fly a lot. We are from Hungary, so we choose Wizzair for 90% of our travel. We have never had a bad experience. Skilled pilots, nice cabin crew, relatively comfortable seats. We always leave on time, only once have we had a half hour delay. I can heartily recommend them to everyone, they certainly can't be the worst airline in Europe.
I personally love the wizz air livery and I really enjoyed this video!
I normally fly wizzair and it’s quite alr tbh
same
@@ALN012 ditto
I toke riner that had the onr of riner
I always fly wizzair and I've had only one bad experience where the plane was delayed but it was actually a good experience because i realised I had ordered food and needed more time to eat
For Americans 1km going to terminal is hiking 😂😂
As an American that seems pretty normal, I’ve done a few times in Denver and other airports
Thank you for flying Ryanair, Last year, over 90% of our flights arrived on time, we hope you enjoyed yours, and we look forward in welcoming you onboard again soon, Ryanair, low fares, made simple.
@Cnhdlyksyxlydlydk No shit sherlock
As a 6,5 male, Ive been using Ryanair for years and never really had major issues with them.
Being that tall I did struggle with finding enough space for legs.
And for 2 way entry on plane, *Front & Rear* usually on tickets it shows which entry you need to use to access your seat
Thanks, Dude!!! Awesome, incredible effort!!!
I’m glad the Ryan air crew actually cared about the person having a panic attack. Some staff can be insanely cold hearted when dealing with anxiety x
I worked as cabin crew for ryanair we are trained very well to deal with medical emergencies and that includes panic attacks
@@sirgaffo what do they teach you to do in response?
I’ve dealt with airport staff and cabin crew who’ve really not handled it well. Never on Ryan air though so this is why I ask.
@@George1789 When you go for training with cabin crew its not just as simple as just going into a job and they train you as you work, you have to study how to deal with first aid responses from small cuts and how to identify what type of bleed it is to preforming CPR and using the onboard defibrillator in case of cardiac arrests. How to deal with pregnant women from miscarriages to labour to assisting with birth and the delivery of the baby. Our role as cabin crew medically is quite extensive and covers a lot of our training and i know for Ryanair specifically from my past experience of working there the pass mark for all exams is 90% they do tell us that no matter how much you train though some may never be able to handle the situation as well as others and that's just part of the human condition as well as some who have become too comfortable in the norm become caught off guard when situations arise. Panic attacks we try assess what is the matter and if they have experienced this before, give the passenger some breathing space turn on the air vent offer some water and in extreme cases sometimes we administer oxygen in the galley to help calm them down. Panic attacks are quite tricky as often there is nothing much you can really do but offer a comforting presence and promote their recovery.
@@George1789hi, im currently cabin crew for ryanair, in terms of ground staff, i don’t know their training process as it’s not the same as ours however if someone is having a panic attack, we take them out of sight of other passengers and we basically try and calm them down as best we can, we have a set of things we do to help them calm down, but like anything medically alarming, we are very well trained and treat all situations very seriously, hope that helps! ❤
I hope they’re good with anxiety- going on my first flight in three weeks and my panic attacks are intensifying
Tbh with Ryanair the reason it was dirty was that Ryanair most of the time do rlly quick turn arounds like once I was boarding the plane they had ppl leaving at the other end so they rlly just don’t have time to clean and at the end of the day at least ur gonna go on ur holidays!!
Americans are so picky. What else do you want for 50 quid or something 😂
You have done a very good job comparing the two. The only thing that made this slightly unfair is you flew with Wizzair from one of their main hubs. I normally fly with Ryanair from Dublin ( one of their hubs) and from the luggage to boarding it’s quite a pleasant experience ( as much as flying economy can be). The airplanes seem to be clean enough on departure too.
When you said the seats were bad on ryanair thats their okd planes, when i was flying to spain for a vacation the plane was new and so clean and the seats werent cracked, but when we were coming home from spain the seats were cracked and we got a older plane, its not just ryanar, i love ryanair ❤
Yes they have made there airplanes better now and the led lights have you seen them?
I flied with wiz air twice and it was amazing,im really surprised that its ranked the worst airline in europe and btw i'd love to see you fly on airserbia!
I’ve flown them on the ATR 72-600 and Boeing 737. I can say that Air Serbia it’s way better than our national company, Tarom! Way better seats, more caring cc. Lovely company Air Serbia!🫶🏻
@@tudorrurac2173 same, from a serb
I flew with Ryanair last week from Eindhoven to Pisa and it was honestly pretty good. The gate was announced on time and we didnt have to wait that long to board, on Pisa we did have to wait longer but there were plenty of benches to sit on to wait. I didnt see any staff inspecting bagage. On our tickets it was said where we needed to board the plane (also the back). The seats were messy but comfy enough for a 2 hour flight. My only complaint would be that we couldnt pay with maestro card on the plane, only visa. The crew on the flight back was a lot nicer
Just flew with Wizzair from Copenhagen to Bucharest. Smooth as butter. Checkin was done automatically a few days before departure and I got the boarding pass automatically. Possibly the smoothest flight in decades.
Awesome! Next airline you should review is easy jet. It is between low cost and medium price range. You should definitely check it out!
I have been flying Ryanair my whole life and I think it's funny how everyone is saying their landings are bad because it's just normal to me😅
Really excited now to experience a "smooth" landing for the first time😂
Some remarks on this video:
-Whether to board using the front or rear door is indicated on your boarding pass
-Lisbon airport is also always listed in Europe's worst airports, so obviously your experience also wasn't great because of that
-I'm 6'6 and take these type of flights on a monthly basis, so i can tell you the worst legroom is Wizz air, then comes Easyjet and Ryanair is the clear winner of low cost
-Never queue early => you'll never pay extra for carry-on luggage if overweight
I think Ryanair is famous with their terrible landings I also experienced it a couple of times when I was an exchange student in Europe but except from that I have never experienced anything bad with both of the airlines. From my perspective, as an exchange student whose only income was the exchange fund, I can say that without these airlines I couldn't be able to travel around Europe that cheaply. I think most of the exchange students will agree with me. Train and bus are also popular but to be honest I always flew cheaper than these options with those mentioned airlines. But in the future if I travel again to Europe of course I won't prefer them because I won't be that broke(I guess ???)
So thank you for your honest review it reminded me my Europe days
I usually fly with Wizzair and I liked it. But now they are cancelling flights to Moldova alot because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They are also the first flight to do this, which is annoying because we used this airline every time. But, I think Wizz Air is still good because it managed to land in heavy winds for my flight.
The cancellations are likely due to risk analysis.
The low cost airlines need their planes to be flying for as much of the time as possible. They schedule the planes for a whole day's work. If a plane gets damaged it has a knock on effect on all the flights it would be doing afterwards.
It was quite interesting earlier this year using flightradar24 to watch the plane on which I would be flying doing its outbound from one airport, its return flight to that airport, then inbound flight to where I was, before becoming my flight home to that airport, whilst we were awaiting our airport transfer from our hotel (I tracked it by looking at the scheduled departures and likely previous arrival).
From the 16th December Wizz is coming back to Chisinau with many more flights, as they're reopening the base there.
@@ferru4003 i flew to moldova in april with wizz air so i guess they are coming back
@@moldova1604 yes but to/from a Wizz base. From half December they're starting flights to Belgium, France, Spain, countries where they don't have a base
I totally like Ryan Air tbh. Never had a really bad experience with them. Would fly with them over and over again
I flew Wizz 6 weeks ago LGW-Faro, and it was perfectly fine. Would fly them again if I'm back in Europe for an extended time.
I flew wizz in February AGP-LTN and it was also perfectly fine. newer aircraft and they let me see the cockpit.
The only issue I have with Wizz air, is the baggage pricing and seats selection. It’s absolutely great if you just fly with a carry on and wanna travel.
Hi Eric, I have a video idea, you should compare America's best airline vs Canada's best airline and see which is better
you read my mind because I had that planned already!
But wnt that cost way too much??
Coz u would be travelling in two best airlines?
@@ericstruk is it delta vs porter? I’m a bit of a new fan so I’m just wondering
@@Yourlocalwatermeloncat_the69th yea or it might be air Canada. Ive never flown Porter tho
or he could do Europes Best Airline (Include 2nd best airline)
Did dozens of flights with both ryanair and wizzair and it was always ok. However I always pack small so no issues with additional baggage fees. Regarding boarding. Both ryanair and wizzair provides information on electronic boarding card which door to choose while boarding. I find their mobile apps to be much better than apps of other "regular" airlines that Ive flown.
"Rough landing", well most passengers dont understand this but good landing is when plane touches down inside runway's touch down zone and it is ok to be rough (from safety point of view). Better to land hard in that zone than smooth somewhere in the middle of runway and not be able to stop before end of the runway. Also during wet conditions smooth landing can cause aquaplaning. Training and operating procedures standards are very high in both airlines although highly based on automation.
8:41 ThAnK YoU fOr FlYiNg RyAnAiR
About 10 years ago 9:46 I forgot to print my boarding pass and Wizzair charged me £20 pounds
Never had too bad of an experience with Ryanair, and I‘ve flown with them countless times. It’s not a luxury airline by any means, but you don’t pay luxury prices either. The fares are usually extremely cheap, but you have to comply with their admittedly unusual guidelines. Entitled people who feel like they deserve to be treated like a celebrity on a 10€ flight and not comply with the rules usually end up paying high fees, benefiting everyone else by allowing Ryanair to charge low fares and still turn a profit. I love it.
I've had okay experiences with Ryanair but never flown with Wizzair. Nowadays even Finnair's cheapest tickets don't include a cabin bag anymore. I believe it is the only European full-service carrier that doesn't allow them with the cheapest Economy tickets. But why would you fly expensive Finnair anymore when you can fly low-cost that have basically the same ticket conditions (no cabin bags, no food, nothing besides a seat to be honest).
Think BA are also the same now
Helpful tip: Never ever switch seats to the back, it is the MOST uncomfortable and less spacious.
I was just trying to be nice HAHA
she’s an enderly, jus trying to be nice 🤷♂
@@ericstrukAre you gay?
Ryanair is the bridge between Germany and Hungary. Ryanair is the plane with what a commoner can fly. They were never evil, they were always fair to me. I like them.
Absolutely nothing wrong with Ryanair. They're cheap and end of day that's All that matters, so off course you do have to make sacrifices, once I have a seat then I'm happy. I got a flight to Edinburgh from Dublin for €55 return, aer lingus were charging over €150 for the same trip.
Your right!
cool vid keep up the good work!! :)
Thanks, will do!
About the 'headrest advertisements': those are safety cards for your own safety, in case of an emergency situation on a Ryanair aircraft - which was told during the safety demonstration 😉🎉
He was talking about the advertisement above the safety instructions. Also having that in your face isn't much better either, as it is just stuck there the entire flight
Ryanair is actually way better than Wizzair
As an ex Emirates cabin crew, I love Wizzair and Ryanair too. Cheap, straight to business, for me was always on time.
I have flown over 50 times across Europe with Ryanair and WizzAir and have never had any problems. Also keep in mind what the flight costs. I barely pay more than €20 for the flight.
I am from the UK and have only flown on Ryanair and EasyJet and I don't mind them. If you have only flown on one airline, then you don't really know how bad or good it is compared to others.
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I flew with both of them and honestly for the price i never had any problem. I mean yeah, the landing is rough but on the other hand its kind of exciting to me :D When i buy tickets, it always shows which stairs you should use to get to your seat faster, and mostly back stairs are empty because everybody is using front ones. But honestly i actually could recomend these two to people that dont have high expectations for flights and just want to get from point A to point B for cheap price while having only carry on, and only having flight time to maximum of 4 hours, because i cant imagine sitting longer in those seats, my back would die :D
I've flown multiple times with Wizzair and don't have any complaints. If you just prepare your flight and don't have overweight bagage it's completely fine.
i can attest to ryanair's rough landing. went to spain this summer with ryanair, and when landing, it felt like the captain smashed the plane down to the ground, i actually moved up in my seat from impact. no slowing down, no slow descent, it was honestly very scary. i have the landing video, and i can hear people gasping and screaming when landing.
There are many reasons why an aircraft is put down hard. Almost all legitimate reasons.
This type of criticism is rarely valid. I have flown 140 flights with Ryanair AND work in aviation at an airport so I know what I'm talking about.
@@pauldunn5978 Working at an airport, wow you must be a true expert on landing aircraft.
@tortozza Sounds a tad sarcastic. You have no idea what I do, do you? So why the sarcasm?
@@pauldunn5978 The Dunning-Kruger is strong with you, so I’d hazard a guess that you work for a Ground Handling company, as a Dispatcher or Ops agent, as an airport Starbucks worker wouldn’t be so cocky and a Baggage Handler or Security guard wouldn’t be arguing in youtube comments.
@tortozza Flight operations and crew support. And a weight and balance qualified load master on 747s. And your experience and exposure to aviation is what? I take it you are in aviation too but I'm guessing not a pilot either. Maybe involved in maintenance/ tech support?
I learn a lot of what I know off pilots. I've spent a lot of time over the last 15 years with pilots waiting for aircraft to arrive and we chat about all sorts of stuff. Landings being one of them.
What's your problem? I share some knowledge and you get the arse with me. You suggest I've got an attitude. Seems that's coming more from your side. And after looking through other answers, some of the factors have already been covered.
I have never flown Ryanair, but I can say that the Wizz Air service differs in Europe. For example, in the Eastern European countries (where I live) it is quite nice, also, some of the liveries are gorgeous! Very very nice video!
For the past 20 years Ryanair has been the difference between going on a sunny holiday with my family and not going. I can’t say a bad word about them. Never Wizzed though
6:13 to be fair it is written on the ticket which part of the plane you're bording, people just never read
The Wizzair landing was harder nut due to the landing gear on the airbus which is much longer dampens the hard impact so it feels smoother. B737 has very stiff landing gear.
to everyone complaining about "hidden fees", you pay a pittance to fly and then proceed to not properly read the instructions so that is a 100% on you! Please pay 300 EUR for a flight with BA or KLM if you want "service", you NPC!
Flew with them for quite a few times now and it‘s not that bad, especially wizzair. But to be honest, what do you expect for a flight that costs 20-40€? Ryanair planes are often dirty and not comfortable, yes. One time my flight had a delay of 5 hours but after contacting them they returned us 250€ which was more than the total cost of the flight😅 I would sayyou get what you pay for
Is JetBlue’s first class your next video?😅
no but I will do it eventually
I had 40+ flights in Europe as a Wizzair and a Ryanair traveller. I would say these two companies have a different approach for airport services. Ryanair tries to minimise expenses in each country, they use stairs and in most cases passengers are boarding like pedestrians. Wizzair has a fixed minimum, same to each location, so that in Luton they don't have even seats, but in Wrocław they use direct sliver-like connections directly from a terminal building, which is very comfortable. So, in cheaper states of Central and Eastern Europe Wizzair is much better than Ryanair.
Yet one thing - in most plane boards Wizzair gives a bit more room for my knees unlike Ryanair.
Hey Eric, just wondering if you could compare Australia’s best airline and worst airline, for me when I went to Australia I had a bad experience with Jetstar, but had a amazing experience with Qantas. Hope this could be a video plan. 💀💀💀
I really like Ryanair. I flew with them a couple of times this year and every flight was on time and insanely cheap. Yes, they try to squeeze money out of basically everything but you know what you're getting yourself into when booking a ticket. Of course there is no luxury at all but most people don't care, they want to get from A to B at a cheap price. And the success of Ryanair proofs that they are doing everything right.
Fly with them 7 or 8 times a year out of Stsnsted. Have done for years. Agree with every point you make.
Agree!😀 Some people want valet service on a subway train.
Bro bought low cost tickets expecting a business class experience and then blaming the airlines accordingly smh…
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I flew Ryanair from England to Spain for the first time last year and I was so nervous based off the things I heard about them. Had no problems and was actually a great experience ❤
This is so good only cuz it by the best RUclipsr and you should try bahamasair from Miami to Nassau and back
I never knew about that airline but I totally should
Actually I doubt that these are Europe's worst airlines... They have their reputation but for the most part they are quite reliable. Go take a few flights on Lufthansa and you'll really experience the worst
Hey! Really love these videos, I had one question. What would you rate Emirates Economy out of 10?
10/10
WIZZ IS A LIFESAVER IT'S SUCH A SLAY AND DA FLIGHTS ARE GOOD 😭👌
I love u eric I want to be a pilot when I grow up your inspiring
keep up the great work
Hi Eric, I like your channel a lot! However, as a Dutchman currently traveling in Canada I think it is fair to say that comparing Ryanair and WizzAir to Canadian standards (with a proper low-cost carrier missing, except for Flair/Lynx - both relatively low in market share) is not fair. The airfare is waaaay lower. If you decide to fly with just a backpack, flying Ryanair or WizzAir can be cheaper than scoring a breakfast here in Canada (Calgary).
Their business model is to fly into B-airport or far (nearly separate) terminals at A-airports. The base fare is extremely cheap, and you pay for the add-ons. IF you compare a 'full' ticket (with lots of add-ons like checked luggage, hand luggage, and seat selection) with more premium carriers, choosing a premier carrier could be as beneficial and more comfortable. However, if you travel lightly (just a backpack, for example) and have a short flight (1/2/3 hrs), I would definitely be open to paying a bit less.
Haven't had any issues with both of them. Just follow their strict (luggage) rules, and you should be fine.
Keep doing more European airlines! KLM or Transavia ;)
For Ryanair/Wizzair; buying an isle seat will do the trick
It is also because in Canada, airports are under exclusive federal jurisdiction, may not receive any subsidy from a local government (how Ryanair often negotiates low fees or even indirect subsidies), and since 1995 are mandated to run a revenue-neutral operation. This means that there is a ~$20 fee that goes to the airport and a ~$8 security screening fee that is a fixed amount irrespective of airline.
I was flying ryanair the other day and our suitcase was 2kg’s over and they weighed it and didnt say a word 🤷🏽♀️ I love ryanair and its worth the money, i always fly with them i dont understand why they call ryanair bad 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ And when we were going to fly back home from our trip we were only allowed to have 1 carry-on per person bought we brought 3 extra carry-ons without paying or anything they didnt say anything and didnt weigh them either 🤷🏽♀️
You were lucky. It all depends on the handling agent at the gate. Strictly speaking you should've been charged but you caught people on a good day! 😁