Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7916240)

Well it really depends on how you draw it to their attention ......

I hate Ryanair as a company because of that twat who owns it, but to be honest I have never had cause to complain about them at all.

If you take your time with the booking process then there shouldnt be a problem .... its only when you get it wrong that you end up with those excessive charges. I did it the first time I flew with them and it cost me an extra €20, but it was my fault for not reading the site correctly

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7916271)

Also have you noticed that the Monarch site is far less user friendly - you can feel the sales pressure at several points through the booking process.

You cant check in on-line unless you pay an extortionate amount for allocated seating. They get away with it cos everyone is focussed on Ryanair.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7916426)

How so, my friends just came with Monarch, declined on line to pay for allocated seating, and then got the seats they wanted at check in free

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7916426)

How so, my friends just came with Monarch, declined on line to pay for allocated seating, and then got the seats they wanted at check in free

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7916813)

You're missing my point. In order to avoid the long queues, I like to check in online. Monarch will not allow me to do that I unless allocate seating at a cost of £15 per person. At least Ryanair are up front, and tell you what you can do and how much it will cost!

I have however flown with Monarch, boarded late and got extra leg room for nowt but that has nothing to do with online sales pressure.

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7916813)

You're missing my point. In order to avoid the long queues, I like to check in online. Monarch will not allow me to do that I unless allocate seating at a cost of £15 per person. At least Ryanair are up front, and tell you what you can do and how much it will cost!

I have however flown with Monarch, boarded late and got extra leg room for nowt but that has nothing to do with online sales pressure.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7916857)

I dont know how they did it then. They checked in on line, didnt have allocated seats, but got seats easily when they boarded the plane

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7916868)

Perhaps they had hold luggage which they paid extra for: I don't think they are fussy as long they manage to get extra money out of you.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7916927)

:D:D ... No, cabin baggage only

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7916939)

Well maybe they were a little confused and forgot that they'd paid extra or, possibly, they managed to over-ride the system. If so, can they tell me how to do it please - for future reference.

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7914864)

The trick is to run yourself ragged before you go away (my favourite trick) so that you are asleep before take off. I have perfected the art!

Originally Posted by Hondon Voyager (Post 7917187)

:) Bottle of wine before take off is more fun J and you will sleep like a log lol :rofl:

Originally Posted by Hondon Voyager (Post 7917187)

:) Bottle of wine before take off is more fun J and you will sleep like a log lol :rofl:

Originally Posted by montgomail (Post 7919152)

I sleep more soundly than my friend who takes Valium. :lol:

Originally Posted by podge (Post 7916836)

why do you need to get on the plane quicker for still got to wait for everybody to get on and most the time the plane is half empty and they let change seats anyways