Instead of viewing Ryanair as charging you for every little thing, look at it as they’re not charging you for what you don’t need to keep the prices as low for you as possible.
@@cc-zn2ty the owner of Ryanair once said “if you don’t like it then go fly with someone else”. As irritating as that comment was, Ryanair still fills their seats because of the cheap prices.
But if you do need it they charge as much as you are willing to pay, not as much as it costs them to provide the service. (Yes, if you can jump through their hoops ["a personal item is plenty"] it is often extremely affordable)
I've flown Ryanair numerous times and never had a problem with them. Follow their rules and it's very cheap and easy. Also being 191 cm. Tall I love that their seats don't recline, so the person in front of me don't break my knee caps, when trying to recline as on other airlines
Thank you, first time I watch a review of Ryan Air. I like that they stop backpackers boarding with large pack and take huge space in overhead compartment free....
Hi Josh, just a quick note: Southwest actually has the largest 737 fleet, with almost 800 aircraft currently in service. Ryanair, including all its subsidiaries like Ryanair UK, Malta Air, and Buzz, operates around 580 aircraft. Wishing you all the best-keep up the great work and take care!
Once we were on Ibiza when there was a rumor that flight control in Madrid could go on strike. Friends of ours flew Ryanair and their flight was the only one to get canceled. Ryanair, being obliged to offer them an alternative flight, rebooked them on a flight leaving from Girona airport (on the mainland), the following morning, leaving it up to them how to get there. When they complained and told the service rep that there was no way they could get there in time, the answer was: that is your problem, and with that they were left on their own. If your flight is uneventful, Ryanair is fine, but as soon as something goes wrong, you’re left to your own devices.
I'm doing research in operations management and also worked for a german airline. After I took a very deep dive into Ryanairs operations and management I was very impressed by the insane efficiency with wich they perform every day. Their financials look beautiful, so I was a happy Shareholder for about a decade. The development of airline industry in Europe is also a fun story to tell. 10+ years ago everyone was laughing at Ryanair. No seat reservation, no free catering, no checked bags, no free cancelation. But look at almost any carrier in Europe now. They have all become Ryanair, but charging still Lufthansa, BA or KLM prices.
Yes, they all have become Ryanair, but of course with an intercontinental network, alliance membership providing easy interlining, lounges, business class, first class, miles to be redeemed for future flights, frequent flyer privileges, flexible ticketing when you need it, fleet variety, code sharing agreements, and so on. Sure, Ryanair wants you to believe these are just "frills." But I can assure you, when you find yourself in need of them, they are no frills.
@@asclepi you have to compare that on the short haul level, as Ryanair does not offer intercontinental. And on short haul there is no first class, there even isn’t a business class. The rest ist all service, money can buy. You don’t need Lufthansa to get lounge access. You can just pay 30€ and you’re in a paid lounge. The only valid argument is that Ryanair approaches different airports in some destinations (mostly Germany and UK Ryanair can’t be found at the „normal“ airports). But again that does not count for 3/4% of their flights and doesn’t bother even 10% of their customers. But that’s all Philosophie. At the of the they passenger numbers and revenue give them legitimacy.
@@MrMoccachinoo Indeed, Ryanair only offers flights within the reach of a B737. That's why it is so hard to compare with other carriers, as it compares the whole of Ryanair with just one aspect of another carrier's operations. You're right however, passenger numbers and revenue give Ryanair legitimacy, just like they do for Lufthansa and others, taking the mechanisms of alliances and joint ventures into account. (But you won't be entering the FCT in FRA for 30 EUR).
@@asclepi You’re right! It’s actually not possible to compare Ryanair with a legacy carrier. It is still compared though, as passengers traveling ie. Madrid -Rome experience Basics the same service on board Ryanair or Iberia but pay very different prices. But of course, the airline behind the scenes is operating in a completely different business model
A couple of years ago, in a break from Covid lockdown, I flew from Hamburg to Dublin and then on to Newcastle for €20. No luggage and a long wait in Dublin. But you get what you pay for. After flying Ryanair for 30 years no criticism.
My favourite memory as Ryanair cabin crew for 3 years was an English couple telling me that they didn't like Ryanair while they were asking me for their 10p change. Hope you got a good pint in my home city
Congratulations on Your Award! well deserved Josh! I have only used Ryanair on UK domestic routes from Edinburgh to London and paid for by a previous employer. Never had a bad experience with them but I couldn't stand sitting in a fixed position seat for any longer than an hour. Easyjet are the same, totally agree that you get what you pay for, when you are paying £30 for a ticket dont expect Emirates economy LOL
I have flown Ryanair 6/8 times a year for the past 15 years, they do charge for everything but the overall cost is lower than rivals, their timekeeping is good, on the one occasion there was a delay they put us up in a 4star hotel including breakfast and flew us home the next day. Also on the route we fly they have the 737 800 2 series which is great.
FR gets you when/where you didn't even think of going. My last trips were a spontaneous weekend in Vienna with a Friend, where it was Lauda's A320 last row with Reclinable seats! And luckily we had one of the few free empty middle seats in which my mate could place himself. My last trip, I got assigned to 1C and one of the emergency seats. The legroom was appreciated and for free! Come to think of it, when getting used to the Ryanair experience, other airlines feel like luxury. It's usually another LCC like Norwegian, but for Intra EU I haven't taken legacy carriers in decades.
I agree with you, its a great airline.Its cheap and efficient. Before Ryanair it cost a months salary to fly the most popular route Dublin to London with legacy carriers. Ive used them hundreds of times without an incident or cancellation and got to see most of Europe in the process. Initially they flew to some obscure airports but now fly to all major ones. Having said that some of the original "obscure places" they flew to that no one else did, turned out to be quite scenic interesting places - Carcassonne being a case in point .
This is one of the best RUclips channels in the world. I appreciate all the work that goes into the travel, editing, etc. Thank you for bringing us top shelf content!
Always really enjoyed flying Ryanair. Found them really good value and straightforward. Found the seats comfortable and legroom more than adequate. I also had a diversion and emergency landing once and they dealt with the situation very professionally and really looked after us as passengers. Like easyJet too they have changed the aviation business in Europe for the better.
I flew them once Dublin to London return. On the return it seemed that crew home base was Spain and they seemed to struggle with almost an entire English speaking set of passengers. The couple next to worried how they would communicate in case of an emergency...
I have only had problems on Ryanair when it was entirely my own fault. Once you understand how they operate, they are very straightforward. I generally use the "plus" option when booking, which covers a checked bag and assigned seat. I hate fighting for space in the over head bins, so I check my bag in and only take a small backpack on board. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but I have long legs and the legroom is "adequate" for me. They rarely cancel flights, and they are usually on time, and they never overbook a flight. Overall, I enjoy flying with Ryanair.
Since we live in Dublin. Ryanair offers more destinations than any other airlines. More I used Aerlingus or SAS to Stockholm. Ryanair become more and more likeable for me. Had very bad experiences with Aerlingus and SAS. 😅
I flew ryanair recently and it wasnt that bad. It was comfortable, staff were amazing and toilets are free (dont worry) and Check in was fast too. I dont think that ryanair needs the bad reputalion for such a low price but a problem is with lower cost airline airports is that the baggage and especially ryanair with the 25 min turnover is that baggage is going to be damaged. My suitcase was cracked due to the roughness of the baggage handling
Changing for observation decks in Germany has been around as far back as I can remember. IIRC, Dusseldorf before the fire was 2DM or around there but the ticket was really nice with a picture of different airplanes on them. 737s with built in stairs were pretty popular in Canada during the 80s. Pacific Western and later Canadian had them.
I flew Ryanair +10 times and never had a single issue. Just as you said: always on time, simple, straight forward and cheap. Pristine content as always. Thanks Josh.
I remember when Tempelhof was still an airport- what a huge building, miles to walk. And they had these very strict (Eastern?) German ladies manning the toilets, that were very clean indeed.
As you mentioned 181,000,000 passengers so they have to be doing something right, T2 at Brandenburg is pretty grim, T1 is a much better experience but not used for low cost carriers . Well done Ryanair keep up the great job.
I'm flying them for the first time in a months time. Glad to listen to your review on them which makes me less nervous . I also booked row 1A . I agree the airport in Berlin SUCKS!!!! My luggage got delayed on a flight a few years back and what chaos to get anyone to assist me locating its whereabouts . Bloody awful place.
i worked for ryanair a few years back as a cabin crew and lasted 2 months (and the 2 month training) i can not believe is legal to pay the crew what they paid us, i hope it has changed now but honestly knowing their ceo i dont think so. being paid 6 euros an hour (flight hour, meaning boarding disembarking and turnarounds not paid) while having to move to a random city they assiged you without asking preferences was a truly horrible experience, not to mention we werent legally cabin crew but they made us sign a contract with a 3rd party company that had us signed as "junior customer service agent"
I made 3 trips from London to France in the space of 2 weeks last year during the Rugby World Cup. Flew easyJet Luton to Nice. £130 return, flight back about an hour late. Plane back was older and less comfortable, although the flight wasn't full. Flew British Airways London to Lyon. £203 return. Ok flight going as flight was on time and empty. Flight back was delayed and hour taking off. Spent 40 minutes circling over London and as their was no gate available when we landed it took nearly 2 hours from landing to get out of the airport. Then flew Ryanair, Stansted to Lourdes and Toulouse to Stansted. £64 including seats. Both flights landed early. Seats were comfortable. The Ryanair trip was booked 11 days before departure. The other two I booked 5/6 months in advance
The review resonates well with my experiences with Ryanair. Timing ok, so far no cancellation, no perks but competitive fair. Only thing I avoid is the need for check-in luggage as I hear the baggage drop ques can be long depending on airport.
I remember how long it took for Berlin’s new airport to open. Apparently they were having trouble with the fire alarm system and once that was fixed then they were legally allowed to open for business.
I love Ryanair. It’s wrong to think of it as some cut down Concorde experience… it’s a coach with wings. I’ve learnt how to travel super light. I can go for a long weekend trip with allowed under seat luggage. I don’t get upsold anything… I get random seat allocation, I relax in the terminal and board last, and I take my own coffee onboard in a thermos. I can get a weekend return trip from the UK to lots of destinations for under £50. It’s usually reliable and on-time since they don’t like having to pay compensation. 😆
im travelling with ryanair 15 yrs maybe ,crete 3-4 times a year and never have had an issue , i ve checked alternatives and nearly always double the price ! well done ryanair
Oh cool you were in YYZ just after this trip. I'm a Torontonian! Currently I don't live in the city anymore but I'm in the outskirts. It's nice being able to live in the country but yet the city is no more than a twenty (20) minute car ride away! 🥰❤️
The onboard Stairway design was a nice feature but it needed an airplane profile with the fuselage to be relatively low to the ground. When Boeing added new Engines in the 737 MAX the low profile caused the need for MCAS software assistent. The rest is history.
The name says it: It's a budget airline. I like travelling with Ryanair through Europe, especially with carry-on only. I don't need a huge seat or complementary meal, when the flight's only 2-3 hours.
I flew Ryanair for the first time when I took a day trip from Manchester to Dublin with my UK friends. It wasn't a bad experience and I couldn't beat the round trip fair of only $33! Couldn't do that anywhere here in the States.
I used to fly Luton to Malta every 3 months or so about 18-20 years ago, best price I paid was 19p each way + tax, I did a good few trips at less than a pound as well!
The landing in a Boeing 737 feels hard because the ground spoilers pop up at touch down. This causes the aircraft to settle rapidly on the runway when the wing loses lift. This, in turn, makes the brakes more efficient, and the landing distance is reduced = Better safety.
All aircraft have speed brakes which may or may not deploy, according to the settings selected by the pilot. The hard landing on Ryanair flights is entirely down to the flight crew.
@@VictheSecretHe's actually pretty spot on with his reasoning for this. The 737 is a beauty to fly but a bastard to land. You can try all you want for a Butter landing and it just has a mind of its own. Some runways surface conditions affect the touchdown too. Landing performance is very important to us as we only have 25 minute turnaround so sometimes we have to get it down and off as quick as we can. The spoilers deploy after weight on wheels switch is triggered. We are trained to get all lift dumping devices and reversers deployed ASAP so sometimes that means planting it.
@@chrissyb69 I see. All variants of 737 or just a select few, given that their flight characteristics vary considerably. Funny how no other 737 operators have reputations for hard landings or generally have such short turnaround times that getting to the gate in as short a time as possible makes planting it more of a choice.
The flight characteristics don't vary at all. They all fly the same. They have to, as if you're rated to fly the 737, you're rated for all of them. In my experiences the only noticeable difference is their rotation rate due to the differing lengths. The max is a much more forgiving machine to land regardless of touchdown speed, rate of descent or angle though. As for Ryanair reputation. It's just a rumor. A stupid running meme that, I won't lie, is pretty offensive to those of us who fly for them. We are trained harder than most due to the potential PR crisis the airline wouldn't survive if we were to have an incident. I've worked for 4 Airlines and it's probably the safest, yet toughest, one I know about. Their standards have to be so much higher safety wise because of public opinion already being against them. The landing thing is a myth. I witness sometimes up to 6 landings a day, most of them flown by me, and mine - atleast at the moment - have been very nice 😂. It's just the amount of flying we do as a company per day, 3600 departures a day, there's bound to be atleast 1 hard one - and in this day and age everyone loves to comment on it so hence the rumor mill rolls on
My last trip was £33 return EMA - DUB. Out I was allocated a middle seat but the nice flight attendant let me sit in the emergency exit row. Back I was allocated 1A at no cost as I checked in 20 hours before the flight. Flown them many times....never had a problem. A great airline.
A great airline, I think its gays that mostly have problems with the company.Often they have Ryan Air in their heads because they are Irish,and it distress them someway or other.
Ryanair lands a bit harder for the following few reasons, 1) it can save fuel and time, it means you can vacate the runway quicker and therefore get to the gate quicker. This also saves them fuel (only about 150kg) but it all helps. 2) The 737-800 has low ground clearence meaning its lower to the ground. This means you feel a bit more of the impact on landing compared to the a320. Hope this helped!
At least there is somewhere to plane-spot landside. Many airports I have been to (though I am admittedly not very experienced) don't give any views of the apron until you pass security.
I live in Vienna and use Ryanair a lot. they have great destinations and I've never had any issues so far, even if my backpack is a tiny bit larger than allowed. However, a complimentary cup of coffee or a glass of water on board would be great.
They are known as firm landings, they need to land as near to the touchdown point as possible. This is to vacate the runway at the first posible exit, so they can achieve fastest possible turnaround time.
I think the rumor comes from the fact that Ryanair usually uses small airports with shorter runways, in combination with the fact that pilots at Ryanair are trained to land at the right point of the runway for safety reasons, no room to float around.
I had a flight form Paris to Sweden with Ryan Air and it was super cheap. Due to fog we needed to land 100 km south from Skavsta where we should have landed but Ryan Air get us a couple of buses and we where soon at our destination. If we wanted to go to downtown Stockholm (another 100 km from Skavsta) we could but we had our car parked at Skavsta. I think that was awsome and nothing i expected from a budget airline.
Also I found out that in T2 you can walk to the main terminal where the toilets are lovely with free water refils. Just do it before you go thru the Shengen zone passport control
I flew one of their longest flights (Pafos-London Stansted), and, ok, I wouldn´t say it was a dream, but it wasn´t a nightmare either. You get what you pay for, and as long as you carefully read the conditions, there should be no surprise. On the other hand, I don´t like the airport charging for access to the terrace, but I prefer that rather than not having access (or terrace) at all.
I fly from Edinburgh to Berlin regularly and what is interesting is how Berlin having only one airport now has actually made things between Ryanair and Easyjet a lot more competitive when Berlin still had TXL and SFX prices were about the same Easyjet flew TXL and Ryanair SFX when both were finally closed and BER opened Ryanair offered some very good Edinburgh to Berlin deals and to be honest I am very much in the you get what you pay for mindset for 40-50 Euros I am not complaining. Especially when the alternative when there is no Easyjet flight is to take Eurowings or Lufthansa with a transfer in Frankfurt, Munich or Cologne
I live in Scotland, but sometimes have to travel to the south of England for a few days work. I have the choice of a direct flight with Easyjet, or travelling with Ryanair via Dublin. I often take the Ryanair option, which takes longer but the airfare is often considerably less than Easyjet - and I get the chance to purchase some duty-free goods, which I obviously cannot do with Easyjet. What's not to love about Ryanair? Incidentally, not all their aircraft are identical - there are two types which Ryanair fly, the 737NG 800 or the 737 MAX 8. You can usually tell which aircraft you are going to be travelling on, by looking at the seating plan when you book the flight. I've flown with Ryanair to many destinations, DUB, ATH, BGY, ALC, VLC, IBZ, KTW, TLV and have never had any problems with them. All the flights were routine and on time, just as Josh described.
Ich sehe es genau so wie du Josh; bei Ryanair bekommt man das, was man bezahlt. Und das ist top. Noch nie wirklich Probleme gehabt und bin bestimmt auch schon 10x mit Ryanair geflogen.
I have been using Ryanair on and off for around 25 years and in all,this time I can only had one bug issue. Which was flying from Knock in the west of Ireland. The reason being that the fog was so thick inbound plane was diverted to Dublin. Very quickly we were put on buses to Dublin yes it was a long drive plus delay, in all Ryanair handled it very well. I can recall another delay flying back from Dublin this was around three hour delay. But the only good thing about this delay. Was when the plane turned up everyone was pushed onboard and planed head back mount to the runway but before we reached the runway I fell asleep and woke up london. Which think might have been the shortest flight time from Dublin to London.
"Thanks" to ryanair (and wizzair) I tried "personal item only" travel (because that's the only free luggage you get) and yes, it's possible, even in December for a destination in Eastern Europe. It's really freeing to travel with only a bag the size of supermarket shopping bag...but yeah, you gotta choose carefully because it ain't much you can take.
What truly sucks with RA is that you are deposited hours away from the 'destination', Hahn is not Frankfurt, Charlroi is not Brussels etc. Also late night flights with no transport possibilities.
Ryder, always book 1A, but on the Max used on longer routes, they will sell you 1A but oddly it doesn't exist.. You get 2A..There is no seat for operational reasons.. Been caught couple times..There is 1B C only...Heads up..( Hard landings, usually less Tyre flat spots )
If you travel between Berlin and London, BA is cheaper than Ryanair. BA. You land on LHR T5, you have 1 personal item, 1 carry-on and 1 check-in luggae included. In Ryanair you land on STN, you have only 1 personal item included. you have to pay for 1 carry-on, 1 check-in luggage. but in LHR you have Tube, in STN you have to pay for Stansted Express to Liverpool Street or National Express to Victoria Coach Station. When you travel from BER to Mallorca. You pay 360 euro for Ryanair with luggage (1 personal item, 1 carry on and 1 checked-in). But comparing to BA: 1. Price is almost the same. 2. Ryan goes directly to PMI Palma. 3. BA has connection in LHR. BER - LHR and LHR - PMI. 4. With Ryan you use stair in BER, but in PMI you have airbridge. 5. BA has airbridge on all 3 airports.
The reason why people say that Ryanair lands rough is because in many cities, there are multiple airports, and Ryanair typically picks the cheapest one, which typically has the shortest runway, requiring them to land as soon as possible to not overshoot the runway, resulting in harder landings than usual.
No it isn't true. It is only thus if you fly with minimal services, a small carry on don't select your seat etc. The moment you start adding items it becomes as costly (or more) as other carriers
@@maurifant agree. It costs as much or even more than other carriers, with cheaper overall experience (cabin aspect, seat, young "unprofessional" cabin crew, etc.)
I have flown Ryanair three times and everytime they have been on-time. I always say, "you get what you pay for," and Ryanair is usually the most affordable option and it is important to use the online portal to ensure that you buy what you need before checking in for the flight. I also like that they board front and back, so there is quick boarding and unboarding. For flights of less than three hours it is great. The seats don't recline and there is no free beverages. But here in Budapest, Ryanair (as well as Wizzair) is a great affordable option for getting around in Europe.
If you pay for the frills Ryanair can be fine like front seats and luggage. The real Ryanair test is a 2hr delay in a cold waiting area with 20 seats, no frills, no plane, one vending machine, 100 km from a city and no information or updates and sitting in the middle seat of a large party. If you are still happy, you get a prize!😂
Wish Ryanair operated here in Aus. Loved flying Ryanair around Europe: almost always on time and fun. Aussie Airlines are so very expensive, poor quality product and cancel/delay your flights at late notice leaving you in the lurch with zero compensation.
I like Southwest's business model. You can check 2 bags, have 1 carryon, and a personal item. They don't nickel and dime you. They are not perfect, but they have always served me well.
It's quite a bit more difficult to travel with Ryanair if you are not a European citizen, though. Ryanair has a very peculiar ID check policy compared to other airlines. I have an EU passport, but my SO doesn't. We were close to missing our flight at Stansted (despite being at the airport well in advance) because there was no personnel to be found to guide us in the right line. Stood in customer service line (who didn't have a faintest idea about our predicament), stoood in looonngg check-in line, and had to go to the manned desk just for SO's passport to be checked. And yes, Ryanair specifically blocks online check-in for such passengers.
Love Ryanair. Only problem is creating unnecessary issues at the gate. On rcent flights from Birmingham and Alicante,passengers were crammed into small space gate area, despite aircraft not even landed. Just not necessary.
@@steveneyles8957 Why they built stairs in the aircraft, when most airports use airbridge in terminal? That's wasting of momeny. And LC airlines has all seats in one class. That makes impossible to upgrade class.
Great video Josh. Congratz on the award. Your so lucky to have a choice of budget airlines where your at. Here in the U.S. there are nothing but Major carries who pirate the prices between each other and with only one or two budget carriers we are held hostage. Exp. round trip Tampa FL. to Las Vegas NV. round trip basic economy $700 U.S.D. per passenger. 1,984 flight miles. $ 2.64 U.S.D. per mile that's pricey!
Hi Josh, thanks for another video. This time I can't just agree fully with your positive opinion. I flew KRK-LPA on RYR which took more than 6h. Return. Sticky and dirty loos, angry crew and... I though to myself lets forget about this situation and become a "premium passanger". I wanted to order lots of food and drinks for two. Most of these were already sold and N/A. So I sat there hungry and thirsty for a 6h. I had the best seats as you did and still it was terrible. For a shot flight though Ryaniar could be a good option.
I've never flown Ryanair, but based on your description it seems like Spirit Airlines. Tempting people with lesser fees and then tagging on "extra charges". I remember I found a return flight on Spirit for $180 and jumped on it. I did not check in luggage but was told I had to pay $65 one way for hand luggage! I was already in the airport and had no option but to pay.
They've become much worse with optional fees. I remember when I could bring my own hand luggage and sit in any empty seat for free. Those 2 options alone are an extra 85 + Euro now.
Ryanair flights are significantly cheaper than Spirit (often for below €50 per flight) and none of my friends have ever been charged for luggage. The luggage policies are clearly stated on the website and they try to upsell you multiple times while booking a ticket to get more luggage. They also have quite restrictive requirements for the carry-on bag, but I've never had issues flying with a bigger bag.
The thing is that Ryanair warns you about the extra fees several times during the booking process and then they send several reminders by e-mail. So only absolutely ignorant people, or those who want to cheat, end up paying the "fines" at the airport.
@Josh, How does Ryanair compare to Southwest and Air Asia. I have had pleasant experiences on both, and by and large passengers don't complain about them.
Love Ryanair. As a part time digital nomad mainly across Europe I've used Ryan Air a load.Judt play their game. Most issues I see are people trying to board with oversized bags not wanting to pay for it!
my theory on Ryanair hard landings... Runways have multiple "offramps" off teh runway and onto the taxiways. Getting off sooner often gets you closer to the gate and quicker turnaround possible. Otherwise they have to take the next "offramp" and turn back. Easy 10 minute saving if you touch down and brake hard
I keep wondering when I see those stairs how those wheelchair passengers get seated? Those stairs might not seem so neat if you have a child who's disabled.
Just flew on Ryanair last month. Berlin to Rome. Not the first time flying with Ryanair. No problems if you understand the rules and what they charge for. Have to say this was the hottest flight I’ve ever been on! The air conditioning must not have been working or maybe we needed to pay extra for that perk!
Instead of viewing Ryanair as charging you for every little thing, look at it as they’re not charging you for what you don’t need to keep the prices as low for you as possible.
Yeah but people also don't like to be nickel and dimed this business model is failing people are sick of it.
@@cc-zn2ty the owner of Ryanair once said “if you don’t like it then go fly with someone else”. As irritating as that comment was, Ryanair still fills their seats because of the cheap prices.
But if you do need it they charge as much as you are willing to pay, not as much as it costs them to provide the service.
(Yes, if you can jump through their hoops ["a personal item is plenty"] it is often extremely affordable)
They are rubbish!
It’s not failing.
I've flown Ryanair numerous times and never had a problem with them. Follow their rules and it's very cheap and easy. Also being 191 cm. Tall I love that their seats don't recline, so the person in front of me don't break my knee caps, when trying to recline as on other airlines
I didn't know the seats were like that. It does make my blood boil when a passenger in front nicks a load of my space.
@@Phiyedough Just push their seat back up into the upright position. What can they do about it?
Me being 193cm know exactly what you are talking about :)
Thank you, first time I watch a review of Ryan Air. I like that they stop backpackers boarding with large pack and take huge space in overhead compartment free....
Hi Josh, just a quick note: Southwest actually has the largest 737 fleet, with almost 800 aircraft currently in service. Ryanair, including all its subsidiaries like Ryanair UK, Malta Air, and Buzz, operates around 580 aircraft. Wishing you all the best-keep up the great work and take care!
Once we were on Ibiza when there was a rumor that flight control in Madrid could go on strike. Friends of ours flew Ryanair and their flight was the only one to get canceled. Ryanair, being obliged to offer them an alternative flight, rebooked them on a flight leaving from Girona airport (on the mainland), the following morning, leaving it up to them how to get there. When they complained and told the service rep that there was no way they could get there in time, the answer was: that is your problem, and with that they were left on their own.
If your flight is uneventful, Ryanair is fine, but as soon as something goes wrong, you’re left to your own devices.
That's Ryanair. "Is there any room for me to fly on your cattle truck"?😕😥😡
Imagine a Ryanair flight where Josh is shooting his review while Mentour is the pilot flying.😂
Does Mentour work for Ryanair?
@@aarongoldman301 Yes.
@@GiovanniPietro9000No he not. He left the company years ago..
@@fly2012able Then where does he work now?
@@fly2012able he left a few months ago at the end of 2023
I'm doing research in operations management and also worked for a german airline.
After I took a very deep dive into Ryanairs operations and management I was very impressed by the insane efficiency with wich they perform every day. Their financials look beautiful, so I was a happy Shareholder for about a decade.
The development of airline industry in Europe is also a fun story to tell. 10+ years ago everyone was laughing at Ryanair. No seat reservation, no free catering, no checked bags, no free cancelation.
But look at almost any carrier in Europe now. They have all become Ryanair, but charging still Lufthansa, BA or KLM prices.
Yes, they all have become Ryanair, but of course with an intercontinental network, alliance membership providing easy interlining, lounges, business class, first class, miles to be redeemed for future flights, frequent flyer privileges, flexible ticketing when you need it, fleet variety, code sharing agreements, and so on. Sure, Ryanair wants you to believe these are just "frills." But I can assure you, when you find yourself in need of them, they are no frills.
@@asclepi you have to compare that on the short haul level, as Ryanair does not offer intercontinental.
And on short haul there is no first class, there even isn’t a business class.
The rest ist all service, money can buy. You don’t need Lufthansa to get lounge access. You can just pay 30€ and you’re in a paid lounge.
The only valid argument is that Ryanair approaches different airports in some destinations (mostly Germany and UK Ryanair can’t be found at the „normal“ airports). But again that does not count for 3/4% of their flights and doesn’t bother even 10% of their customers.
But that’s all Philosophie. At the of the they passenger numbers and revenue give them legitimacy.
@@MrMoccachinoo Indeed, Ryanair only offers flights within the reach of a B737. That's why it is so hard to compare with other carriers, as it compares the whole of Ryanair with just one aspect of another carrier's operations. You're right however, passenger numbers and revenue give Ryanair legitimacy, just like they do for Lufthansa and others, taking the mechanisms of alliances and joint ventures into account. (But you won't be entering the FCT in FRA for 30 EUR).
@@asclepi
You’re right! It’s actually not possible to compare Ryanair with a legacy carrier.
It is still compared though, as passengers traveling ie. Madrid -Rome experience Basics the same service on board Ryanair or Iberia but pay very different prices. But of course, the airline behind the scenes is operating in a completely different business model
Think of it this way: if you’re commuting by plane to work, this is like the plane version of a suburban rail train.
LOVE the old style telephone in the hotel room!!! Congratulations on your award Josh, well deserved!
A couple of years ago, in a break from Covid lockdown, I flew from Hamburg to Dublin and then on to Newcastle for €20. No luggage and a long wait in Dublin. But you get what you pay for.
After flying Ryanair for 30 years no criticism.
Always dependable, low frills, you get what you pay for and they deliver that and more!
My favourite memory as Ryanair cabin crew for 3 years was an English couple telling me that they didn't like Ryanair while they were asking me for their 10p change.
Hope you got a good pint in my home city
People, eh?
Congratulations on Your Award! well deserved Josh! I have only used Ryanair on UK domestic routes from Edinburgh to London and paid for by a previous employer. Never had a bad experience with them but I couldn't stand sitting in a fixed position seat for any longer than an hour. Easyjet are the same, totally agree that you get what you pay for, when you are paying £30 for a ticket dont expect Emirates economy LOL
I have flown Ryanair 6/8 times a year for the past 15 years, they do charge for everything but the overall cost is lower than rivals, their timekeeping is good, on the one occasion there was a delay they put us up in a 4star hotel including breakfast and flew us home the next day. Also on the route we fly they have the 737 800 2 series which is great.
You mean the 737 Max 8200 or just the older 737-800?
FR gets you when/where you didn't even think of going. My last trips were a spontaneous weekend in Vienna with a Friend, where it was Lauda's A320 last row with Reclinable seats! And luckily we had one of the few free empty middle seats in which my mate could place himself.
My last trip, I got assigned to 1C and one of the emergency seats. The legroom was appreciated and for free!
Come to think of it, when getting used to the Ryanair experience, other airlines feel like luxury. It's usually another LCC like Norwegian, but for Intra EU I haven't taken legacy carriers in decades.
The wild thing about BER is that it isn’t a new airport, just SXF with a new terminal and an extra runway.
I agree with you, its a great airline.Its cheap and efficient. Before Ryanair it cost a months salary to fly the most popular route Dublin to London with legacy carriers. Ive used them hundreds of times without an incident or cancellation and got to see most of Europe in the process. Initially they flew to some obscure airports but now fly to all major ones. Having said that some of the original "obscure places" they flew to that no one else did, turned out to be quite scenic interesting places - Carcassonne being a case in point
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Never had any unpleasend experience with ryanair if you know their rules. Always gonna fly them since there are no delays.
Great video Josh! By the way, the first 737 (100 and 200 versions) did have the built-in front staircases. Ryanair just decided to bring those back!
This is one of the best RUclips channels in the world. I appreciate all the work that goes into the travel, editing, etc. Thank you for bringing us top shelf content!
Great airline to travel on a budget, so many people complain about no frills but you know what you're getting.
I never thought Josh would fly an airline like Ryanair, nice review!
Always really enjoyed flying Ryanair. Found them really good value and straightforward. Found the seats comfortable and legroom more than adequate. I also had a diversion and emergency landing once and they dealt with the situation very professionally and really looked after us as passengers. Like easyJet too they have changed the aviation business in Europe for the better.
I flew them once Dublin to London return. On the return it seemed that crew home base was Spain and they seemed to struggle with almost an entire English speaking set of passengers. The couple next to worried how they would communicate in case of an emergency...
I have only had problems on Ryanair when it was entirely my own fault. Once you understand how they operate, they are very straightforward. I generally use the "plus" option when booking, which covers a checked bag and assigned seat. I hate fighting for space in the over head bins, so I check my bag in and only take a small backpack on board. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but I have long legs and the legroom is "adequate" for me. They rarely cancel flights, and they are usually on time, and they never overbook a flight. Overall, I enjoy flying with Ryanair.
I live in Spain and use Ryanair to Birmingham. I use the airline like a bus journey,buy ticket and nothing else
Flown with them many times. As long as you stick to the rules they’re absolutely fine. Never been late ever!
Since we live in Dublin. Ryanair offers more destinations than any other airlines. More I used Aerlingus or SAS to Stockholm. Ryanair become more and more likeable for me. Had very bad experiences with Aerlingus and SAS. 😅
I flew ryanair recently and it wasnt that bad. It was comfortable, staff were amazing and toilets are free (dont worry) and Check in was fast too. I dont think that ryanair needs the bad reputalion for such a low price but a problem is with lower cost airline airports is that the baggage and especially ryanair with the 25 min turnover is that baggage is going to be damaged. My suitcase was cracked due to the roughness of the baggage handling
The viewing terrace at BER is only €1 if booked in advance. Even just an hour before
Even then, 3 eur seems perfectly reasonable.
Changing for observation decks in Germany has been around as far back as I can remember. IIRC, Dusseldorf before the fire was 2DM or around there but the ticket was really nice with a picture of different airplanes on them.
737s with built in stairs were pretty popular in Canada during the 80s. Pacific Western and later Canadian had them.
I flew Ryanair +10 times and never had a single issue.
Just as you said: always on time, simple, straight forward and cheap.
Pristine content as always.
Thanks Josh.
I remember when Tempelhof was still an airport- what a huge building, miles to walk. And they had these very strict (Eastern?) German ladies manning the toilets, that were very clean indeed.
As you mentioned 181,000,000 passengers so they have to be doing something right, T2 at Brandenburg is pretty grim, T1 is a much better experience but not used for low cost carriers .
Well done Ryanair keep up the great job.
I'm flying them for the first time in a months time. Glad to listen to your review on them which makes me less nervous . I also booked row 1A . I agree the airport in Berlin SUCKS!!!! My luggage got delayed on a flight a few years back and what chaos to get anyone to assist me locating its whereabouts . Bloody awful place.
i worked for ryanair a few years back as a cabin crew and lasted 2 months (and the 2 month training) i can not believe is legal to pay the crew what they paid us, i hope it has changed now but honestly knowing their ceo i dont think so.
being paid 6 euros an hour (flight hour, meaning boarding disembarking and turnarounds not paid) while having to move to a random city they assiged you without asking preferences was a truly horrible experience, not to mention we werent legally cabin crew but they made us sign a contract with a 3rd party company that had us signed as "junior customer service agent"
They should pay you for all your working time
That's terrible not sure how they got away with that
You did your due diligence and researched the position before you joined?
6 € an hour. I find that hard to believe..
Which country was your contract from?
love Ryanair, over 150 flights with them, less than 10 delays and no diversions. No legacy airline can compare.
I fly Ryanair around 10+ times per year and they’re very consistent and reliable. If you play by the rules you’ll have no problems. Nice review.
Watching all your videos today. I love your content. Thank you so much for reviewing all the Airlines, I appreciate it.
I made 3 trips from London to France in the space of 2 weeks last year during the Rugby World Cup.
Flew easyJet Luton to Nice. £130 return, flight back about an hour late. Plane back was older and less comfortable, although the flight wasn't full.
Flew British Airways London to Lyon. £203 return. Ok flight going as flight was on time and empty. Flight back was delayed and hour taking off. Spent 40 minutes circling over London and as their was no gate available when we landed it took nearly 2 hours from landing to get out of the airport.
Then flew Ryanair, Stansted to Lourdes and Toulouse to Stansted. £64 including seats. Both flights landed early. Seats were comfortable.
The Ryanair trip was booked 11 days before departure. The other two I booked 5/6 months in advance
The review resonates well with my experiences with Ryanair. Timing ok, so far no cancellation, no perks but competitive fair. Only thing I avoid is the need for check-in luggage as I hear the baggage drop ques can be long depending on airport.
When I travel around Europe, I fly with Ryanair. Usually the front row and I love it. Almost always on time and super cheap. #I❤RYANAIR
2F is MINE!
I remember how long it took for Berlin’s new airport to open. Apparently they were having trouble with the fire alarm system and once that was fixed then they were legally allowed to open for business.
congratulations Josh for your Award .
I love Ryanair. It’s wrong to think of it as some cut down Concorde experience… it’s a coach with wings.
I’ve learnt how to travel super light. I can go for a long weekend trip with allowed under seat luggage. I don’t get upsold anything… I get random seat allocation, I relax in the terminal and board last, and I take my own coffee onboard in a thermos. I can get a weekend return trip from the UK to lots of destinations for under £50. It’s usually reliable and on-time since they don’t like having to pay compensation. 😆
Thanks for the Ryanair review, always heard bad reports about it, but glad to hear your good reviews of it.
Finally Josh observe that BER nightmare too! Last year i made a video about that as well, telling about all that disaster there :)
im travelling with ryanair 15 yrs maybe ,crete 3-4 times a year and never have had an issue , i ve checked alternatives and nearly always double the price ! well done ryanair
I've taken about 40 RyanAir flights and never had a bad experience. Not even a flight cancellation or delay. This encludes Lauda and Air Malta too.
As myself from Ireland, Ryanair is just the most amazing budget airline. I always love seeing a Ryanair plane over my house in Dún Laoghaire
Oh cool you were in YYZ just after this trip. I'm a Torontonian!
Currently I don't live in the city anymore but I'm in the outskirts.
It's nice being able to live in the country but yet the city is no more than a twenty (20) minute car ride away! 🥰❤️
Congratulations on your award , welcome to the emerald isle 🇮🇪
The onboard Stairway design was a nice feature but it needed an airplane profile with the fuselage to be relatively low to the ground. When Boeing added new Engines in the 737 MAX the low profile caused the need for MCAS software assistent. The rest is history.
The name says it: It's a budget airline. I like travelling with Ryanair through Europe, especially with carry-on only. I don't need a huge seat or complementary meal, when the flight's only 2-3 hours.
I flew Ryanair for the first time when I took a day trip from Manchester to Dublin with my UK friends. It wasn't a bad experience and I couldn't beat the round trip fair of only $33! Couldn't do that anywhere here in the States.
I used to fly Luton to Malta every 3 months or so about 18-20 years ago, best price I paid was 19p each way + tax, I did a good few trips at less than a pound as well!
The landing in a Boeing 737 feels hard because the ground spoilers pop up at touch down. This causes the aircraft to settle rapidly on the runway when the wing loses lift. This, in turn, makes the brakes more efficient, and the landing distance is reduced = Better safety.
unlike nosediving into the ground
All aircraft have speed brakes which may or may not deploy, according to the settings selected by the pilot. The hard landing on Ryanair flights is entirely down to the flight crew.
@@VictheSecretHe's actually pretty spot on with his reasoning for this. The 737 is a beauty to fly but a bastard to land. You can try all you want for a Butter landing and it just has a mind of its own. Some runways surface conditions affect the touchdown too. Landing performance is very important to us as we only have 25 minute turnaround so sometimes we have to get it down and off as quick as we can. The spoilers deploy after weight on wheels switch is triggered. We are trained to get all lift dumping devices and reversers deployed ASAP so sometimes that means planting it.
@@chrissyb69 I see. All variants of 737 or just a select few, given that their flight characteristics vary considerably. Funny how no other 737 operators have reputations for hard landings or generally have such short turnaround times that getting to the gate in as short a time as possible makes planting it more of a choice.
The flight characteristics don't vary at all. They all fly the same. They have to, as if you're rated to fly the 737, you're rated for all of them. In my experiences the only noticeable difference is their rotation rate due to the differing lengths. The max is a much more forgiving machine to land regardless of touchdown speed, rate of descent or angle though.
As for Ryanair reputation. It's just a rumor. A stupid running meme that, I won't lie, is pretty offensive to those of us who fly for them. We are trained harder than most due to the potential PR crisis the airline wouldn't survive if we were to have an incident. I've worked for 4 Airlines and it's probably the safest, yet toughest, one I know about. Their standards have to be so much higher safety wise because of public opinion already being against them. The landing thing is a myth. I witness sometimes up to 6 landings a day, most of them flown by me, and mine - atleast at the moment - have been very nice 😂.
It's just the amount of flying we do as a company per day, 3600 departures a day, there's bound to be atleast 1 hard one - and in this day and age everyone loves to comment on it so hence the rumor mill rolls on
My last trip was £33 return EMA - DUB. Out I was allocated a middle seat but the nice flight attendant let me sit in the emergency exit row. Back I was allocated 1A at no cost as I checked in 20 hours before the flight.
Flown them many times....never had a problem. A great airline.
A great airline, I think its gays that mostly have problems with the company.Often they have Ryan Air in their heads because they are Irish,and it distress them someway or other.
Ryanair lands a bit harder for the following few reasons, 1) it can save fuel and time, it means you can vacate the runway quicker and therefore get to the gate quicker. This also saves them fuel (only about 150kg) but it all helps. 2) The 737-800 has low ground clearence meaning its lower to the ground. This means you feel a bit more of the impact on landing compared to the a320. Hope this helped!
Well done and congratulations on your award josh I enjoy your videos. Thanks
In Germany they charge to use the bathrooms, why wouldn't they charge for the view from the terrace! No surprise. What a shame
everything has a price.
@@Canleaf08 oh, come on...
In Switzerland it’s usually 1 buck for the toilets and our terrasse is 5 to 7 bucks so I find it cheap 😅🤷♂️
In the U.S. public toilets are usually free. And the fee to access an area for plane spotting is fare 😉
At least there is somewhere to plane-spot landside. Many airports I have been to (though I am admittedly not very experienced) don't give any views of the apron until you pass security.
I live in Vienna and use Ryanair a lot. they have great destinations and I've never had any issues so far, even if my backpack is a tiny bit larger than allowed. However, a complimentary cup of coffee or a glass of water on board would be great.
3:49 Josh enjoying the Ryanair lounge. Hard seating.
They are known as firm landings, they need to land as near to the touchdown point as possible. This is to vacate the runway at the first posible exit, so they can achieve fastest possible turnaround time.
I think the rumor comes from the fact that Ryanair usually uses small airports with shorter runways, in combination with the fact that pilots at Ryanair are trained to land at the right point of the runway for safety reasons, no room to float around.
The rumor is just a meme, where cheap fares supposedly means less skilled pilots. That isn't the case at all obviously. Still funny though!
I had a flight form Paris to Sweden with Ryan Air and it was super cheap. Due to fog we needed to land 100 km south from Skavsta where we should have landed but Ryan Air get us a couple of buses and we where soon at our destination. If we wanted to go to downtown Stockholm (another 100 km from Skavsta) we could but we had our car parked at Skavsta. I think that was awsome and nothing i expected from a budget airline.
Great content as always.
Never had any problems with Ryanair - flown with them plenty of times from both Leeds and Manchester (my two nearest airports).
I had 120 Ryanair flights so far and none of them of them was cancelled (only when the first lockdowns introduced) and the greatest delay was 52min
Also I found out that in T2 you can walk to the main terminal where the toilets are lovely with free water refils. Just do it before you go thru the Shengen zone passport control
ryanair revolutionised air travel in europe and made it possibile to do weekend city breaks (which is a great thing)
weekend city breaks or party weekends which are not good for the environment. I would stay for two week or so when flying.
@@Canleaf08we don't care though
Who cares @@Canleaf08
I flew one of their longest flights (Pafos-London Stansted), and, ok, I wouldn´t say it was a dream, but it wasn´t a nightmare either. You get what you pay for, and as long as you carefully read the conditions, there should be no surprise.
On the other hand, I don´t like the airport charging for access to the terrace, but I prefer that rather than not having access (or terrace) at all.
Southwest Airlines has the largest 737 in the world with 816 planes
Facts 👍🏻
Right. And Ryanair hasn´t over 500 jets but 292 :-)
The Ryanair group which includes Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Buzz, Malta Air & Lauda Europe has 585 aircraft (558 737s and 27 A320s)
@@briangriffin787 He was talking about the entire fleet of B737 of Ryanair not the Parent Company.
Does it really matter who has the biggest fleet
I fly from Edinburgh to Berlin regularly and what is interesting is how Berlin having only one airport now has actually made things between Ryanair and Easyjet a lot more competitive when Berlin still had TXL and SFX prices were about the same Easyjet flew TXL and Ryanair SFX when both were finally closed and BER opened Ryanair offered some very good Edinburgh to Berlin deals and to be honest I am very much in the you get what you pay for mindset for 40-50 Euros I am not complaining. Especially when the alternative when there is no Easyjet flight is to take Eurowings or Lufthansa with a transfer in Frankfurt, Munich or Cologne
I live in Scotland, but sometimes have to travel to the south of England for a few days work. I have the choice of a direct flight with Easyjet, or travelling with Ryanair via Dublin. I often take the Ryanair option, which takes longer but the airfare is often considerably less than Easyjet - and I get the chance to purchase some duty-free goods, which I obviously cannot do with Easyjet. What's not to love about Ryanair? Incidentally, not all their aircraft are identical - there are two types which Ryanair fly, the 737NG 800 or the 737 MAX 8. You can usually tell which aircraft you are going to be travelling on, by looking at the seating plan when you book the flight.
I've flown with Ryanair to many destinations, DUB, ATH, BGY, ALC, VLC, IBZ, KTW, TLV and have never had any problems with them. All the flights were routine and on time, just as Josh described.
Ich sehe es genau so wie du Josh; bei Ryanair bekommt man das, was man bezahlt. Und das ist top. Noch nie wirklich Probleme gehabt und bin bestimmt auch schon 10x mit Ryanair geflogen.
Exactly my experience. You get what you pay for. Fast boarding and everything well organized.
I have been using Ryanair on and off for around 25 years and in all,this time I can only had one bug issue. Which was flying from Knock in the west of Ireland. The reason being that the fog was so thick inbound plane was diverted to Dublin. Very quickly we were put on buses to Dublin yes it was a long drive plus delay, in all Ryanair handled it very well. I can recall another delay flying back from Dublin this was around three hour delay. But the only good thing about this delay. Was when the plane turned up everyone was pushed onboard and planed head back mount to the runway but before we reached the runway I fell asleep and woke up london. Which think might have been the shortest flight time from Dublin to London.
Sorry, Josh Southwest Airlines has the largest 737 fleet in the world with 800 aircraft
So glad you noticed that as well.
"Thanks" to ryanair (and wizzair) I tried "personal item only" travel (because that's the only free luggage you get) and yes, it's possible, even in December for a destination in Eastern Europe. It's really freeing to travel with only a bag the size of supermarket shopping bag...but yeah, you gotta choose carefully because it ain't much you can take.
What truly sucks with RA is that you are deposited hours away from the 'destination', Hahn is not Frankfurt, Charlroi is not Brussels etc. Also late night flights with no transport possibilities.
London Heathrow is almost an hour to the city, Stansted and Luton well over an hour away. JFK the same. So what’s your point?
Ryder, always book 1A, but on the Max used on longer routes, they will sell you 1A but oddly it doesn't exist.. You get 2A..There is no seat for operational reasons.. Been caught couple times..There is 1B C only...Heads up..( Hard landings, usually less Tyre flat spots )
If you travel between Berlin and London, BA is cheaper than Ryanair.
BA. You land on LHR T5, you have 1 personal item, 1 carry-on and 1 check-in luggae included.
In Ryanair you land on STN, you have only 1 personal item included. you have to pay for 1 carry-on, 1 check-in luggage.
but in LHR you have Tube, in STN you have to pay for Stansted Express to Liverpool Street or National Express to Victoria Coach Station.
When you travel from BER to Mallorca.
You pay 360 euro for Ryanair with luggage (1 personal item, 1 carry on and 1 checked-in).
But comparing to BA:
1. Price is almost the same.
2. Ryan goes directly to PMI Palma.
3. BA has connection in LHR. BER - LHR and LHR - PMI.
4. With Ryan you use stair in BER, but in PMI you have airbridge.
5. BA has airbridge on all 3 airports.
The reason why people say that Ryanair lands rough is because in many cities, there are multiple airports, and Ryanair typically picks the cheapest one, which typically has the shortest runway, requiring them to land as soon as possible to not overshoot the runway, resulting in harder landings than usual.
I don't know why everybody always complains avout Ryanair. It is cheap and fornthe prices, it's ok
They make you think it's cheap... it's not, actually, but has poorer service.
No it isn't true. It is only thus if you fly with minimal services, a small carry on don't select your seat etc. The moment you start adding items it becomes as costly (or more) as other carriers
@@Alex_BF it is cheap what are you on about
@@maurifant agree. It costs as much or even more than other carriers, with cheaper overall experience (cabin aspect, seat, young "unprofessional" cabin crew, etc.)
It might have something to do with a CEO who often insults his customers.
I have flown Ryanair three times and everytime they have been on-time. I always say, "you get what you pay for," and Ryanair is usually the most affordable option and it is important to use the online portal to ensure that you buy what you need before checking in for the flight. I also like that they board front and back, so there is quick boarding and unboarding. For flights of less than three hours it is great. The seats don't recline and there is no free beverages. But here in Budapest, Ryanair (as well as Wizzair) is a great affordable option for getting around in Europe.
If you pay for the frills Ryanair can be fine like front seats and luggage.
The real Ryanair test is a 2hr delay in a cold waiting area with 20 seats, no frills, no plane, one vending machine, 100 km from a city and no information or updates and sitting in the middle seat of a large party. If you are still happy, you get a prize!😂
Wish Ryanair operated here in Aus.
Loved flying Ryanair around Europe: almost always on time and fun.
Aussie Airlines are so very expensive, poor quality product and cancel/delay your flights at late notice leaving you in the lurch with zero compensation.
flew with ryanair in august last year....very nice people even the pilots were friendly
I like Southwest's business model. You can check 2 bags, have 1 carryon, and a personal item. They don't nickel and dime you. They are not perfect, but they have always served me well.
but im guessing you pay a lot more than ryanair? I mean i can get flights for $15 all in most of the year to most countries in europe.
@@krisb-travel I haven't payed for a flight in a long time. I use a Southwest credit card for EVERYTHING.
It's quite a bit more difficult to travel with Ryanair if you are not a European citizen, though. Ryanair has a very peculiar ID check policy compared to other airlines. I have an EU passport, but my SO doesn't. We were close to missing our flight at Stansted (despite being at the airport well in advance) because there was no personnel to be found to guide us in the right line. Stood in customer service line (who didn't have a faintest idea about our predicament), stoood in looonngg check-in line, and had to go to the manned desk just for SO's passport to be checked. And yes, Ryanair specifically blocks online check-in for such passengers.
What every queen wants a cheap flight , some duty free, and a giant german sausage 😂🤣
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That’s what I do when flying Ryanair 😂 Random seat selection and take shoulder duffle bag (which normally works) without paying for luggage
nothing wrong with a giant sausage as long as its NOT German.
😂
I suspected he was not adverse to a bit of giant sausage
Love Ryanair.
Only problem is creating unnecessary issues at the gate.
On rcent flights from Birmingham and Alicante,passengers were crammed into small space gate area, despite aircraft not even landed. Just not necessary.
I didn’t know Ryanair planes have their own stairs! Genius idea🤩
when you prefer airbridge ;)
Boeing 737's have had their own stairs built in ever since the original models entered service way back in the late 1960's.
@@steveneyles8957 Why they built stairs in the aircraft, when most airports use airbridge in terminal?
That's wasting of momeny.
And LC airlines has all seats in one class.
That makes impossible to upgrade class.
Great video Josh. Congratz on the award. Your so lucky to have a choice of budget airlines where your at. Here in the U.S. there are nothing but Major carries who pirate the prices between each other and with only one or two budget carriers we are held hostage. Exp. round trip Tampa FL. to Las Vegas NV. round trip basic economy $700 U.S.D. per passenger. 1,984 flight miles. $ 2.64 U.S.D. per mile that's pricey!
Hi Josh, thanks for another video.
This time I can't just agree fully with your positive opinion. I flew KRK-LPA on RYR which took more than 6h. Return. Sticky and dirty loos, angry crew and... I though to myself lets forget about this situation and become a "premium passanger". I wanted to order lots of food and drinks for two. Most of these were already sold and N/A. So I sat there hungry and thirsty for a 6h.
I had the best seats as you did and still it was terrible. For a shot flight though Ryaniar could be a good option.
I love Ryanair and in the US, Spirit Airlines. These Ultra low-cost Airlines do what they do and they do it well.
I've never flown Ryanair, but based on your description it seems like Spirit Airlines. Tempting people with lesser fees and then tagging on "extra charges". I remember I found a return flight on Spirit for $180 and jumped on it. I did not check in luggage but was told I had to pay $65 one way for hand luggage! I was already in the airport and had no option but to pay.
They've become much worse with optional fees. I remember when I could bring my own hand luggage and sit in any empty seat for free. Those 2 options alone are an extra
85 + Euro now.
Ryanair flights are significantly cheaper than Spirit (often for below €50 per flight) and none of my friends have ever been charged for luggage. The luggage policies are clearly stated on the website and they try to upsell you multiple times while booking a ticket to get more luggage. They also have quite restrictive requirements for the carry-on bag, but I've never had issues flying with a bigger bag.
The thing is that Ryanair warns you about the extra fees several times during the booking process and then they send several reminders by e-mail. So only absolutely ignorant people, or those who want to cheat, end up paying the "fines" at the airport.
I hate Spirit. Worst airline ever.
No it's better. Don't compare us to Americans
@Josh, How does Ryanair compare to Southwest and Air Asia. I have had pleasant experiences on both, and by and large passengers don't complain about them.
Love Ryanair. As a part time digital nomad mainly across Europe I've used Ryan Air a load.Judt play their game. Most issues I see are people trying to board with oversized bags not wanting to pay for it!
my theory on Ryanair hard landings...
Runways have multiple "offramps" off teh runway and onto the taxiways. Getting off sooner often gets you closer to the gate and quicker turnaround possible.
Otherwise they have to take the next "offramp" and turn back. Easy 10 minute saving if you touch down and brake hard
Good report - but I'm still not tempted to fly with them.
The big surprise? Those neat stairs.
The best LCC in Europe? Jet2, I think.
I keep wondering when I see those stairs how those wheelchair passengers get seated? Those stairs might not seem so neat if you have a child who's disabled.
@johnfbm Wheelchair passengers don't use the stairs and board using a truck that raises up to the plane on the other side so there are no steps.
@@johnfbm carry the child on then?
The airstairs have been a feature in the 737 since the 1990's at least. Nothing exciting. Just a folding stair with a motor.
Airstairs since the 1960s
Just flew on Ryanair last month. Berlin to Rome. Not the first time flying with Ryanair. No problems if you understand the rules and what they charge for. Have to say this was the hottest flight I’ve ever been on! The air conditioning must not have been working or maybe we needed to pay extra for that perk!