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noelrosie Feb 22nd 2009 6:35 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by anna58 (Post 7310942)
With Easyjet I book 2 single tickets and only 1 has hold luggage.

Another good plan .. but is it more expensive to book two single tickets than a return? :unsure: Given that on a previous thread it was discussed how airlines keep track of your interest in a particular flight by placing a cookie on your computer it is getting very difficult to beat the system :(

bil Feb 22nd 2009 6:57 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
Scrub the cookies from your computer every now and then.

I think there's no advantage to booking two tickets together.

Splatt Feb 22nd 2009 7:13 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
I think the next step in cost cutting is going to be that there will be a surcharge if the passengers insist on specifying a destination.

poshnbucks Feb 22nd 2009 9:51 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by noelrosie (Post 7311103)
Another good plan .. but is it more expensive to book two single tickets than a return? :unsure: Given that on a previous thread it was discussed how airlines keep track of your interest in a particular flight by placing a cookie on your computer it is getting very difficult to beat the system :(


Clean all cookies from your computer and keep those you want to keep by downloading this free little tool. The latest version is below. Just watch how much rubbish you clear when you run it first time. Then book as many flights as you like. ;)

http://www.ccleaner.com/update/

scampicat Feb 22nd 2009 10:07 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
This is our fourth year of not flying as neither of us like it. (Ferry - prefeeably Pride of Bilbao - every time for us!).

However I have just booked a flight for my son and his girlfriend (their Christmas and Birthday presents) with Ryanair in March and the price od the flight was £40 return including tax for the two of them. Excelente!

By the time I had paid for the check-in of one case and all the other extras it was £100.

However, £25 each way is still very good. It costs more than that to go on a train journey from London to Devon!

cavecritter Feb 23rd 2009 5:59 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
I always use Ryanair as even when you've totted up all the extras they still work out cheaper than the other low cost airlines :)......I always take hold luggage as I tend to stock up on stuff to bring back, especially kids clothes and my handbag always goes in my hand luggage anyway.

Chiclanagir Feb 23rd 2009 6:32 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by poshnbucks (Post 7311542)
Clean all cookies from your computer and keep those you want to keep by downloading this free little tool. The latest version is below. Just watch how much rubbish you clear when you run it first time. Then book as many flights as you like. ;)

http://www.ccleaner.com/update/

I have just tried it and they want you to donate 15 GBP. So not free.

anna58 Feb 23rd 2009 6:39 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by Chiclanagir (Post 7314859)
I have just tried it and they want you to donate 15 GBP. So not free.

No, you just say download now, thanks, posh. The only snag is it wipes out all your saved log-in passwords but a small price to pay.

jdr Feb 23rd 2009 7:11 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by Chiclanagir (Post 7314859)
I have just tried it and they want you to donate 15 GBP. So not free.

It`s freeware, free if you want, but nice to donate to if you can. ;-)

bigglesworth Feb 23rd 2009 7:43 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
Doesn't seem to work on Macs. (Which I bought recently for the sole reason that PCs keep crashing on me).

And I KNOW it is me. They can sense fear you know.

jdr Feb 23rd 2009 6:32 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by bigglesworth (Post 7315142)
Doesn't seem to work on Macs. (Which I bought recently for the sole reason that PCs keep crashing on me).

And I KNOW it is me. They can sense fear you know.

FAQ`s

What operating systems does CCleaner work with?
Fully tried and tested with Windows 98/NT4/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista.

It's now fully compatible with 64-bit versions of XP and Vista.

There are no Mac or Linux versions.

billgates Feb 23rd 2009 10:42 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
I wonder when Ryanair will start charging for hand luggage? Don't laugh, if MOL can get a bit more money out of you then he will. When on-line checkin first started you automatically got free priority boarding. Now you have to pay for it.

How many passengers can a 737-800 carry? About 160? Is there space in the overhead lockers for 160 regulation-sized mini suitcases?

You heard it hear first.

jdr Feb 23rd 2009 11:39 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by billgates (Post 7317391)
I wonder when Ryanair will start charging for hand luggage? Don't laugh, if MOL can get a bit more money out of you then he will. When on-line checkin first started you automatically got free priority boarding. Now you have to pay for it.

How many passengers can a 737-800 carry? About 160? Is there space in the overhead lockers for 160 regulation-sized mini suitcases?

You heard it hear first.

Get a jacket with big pockets.... lol

Pic please posh. ;-)

frigilianafreddy Feb 24th 2009 12:07 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by billgates (Post 7317391)
I wonder when Ryanair will start charging for hand luggage? Don't laugh, if MOL can get a bit more money out of you then he will. When on-line checkin first started you automatically got free priority boarding. Now you have to pay for it.

How many passengers can a 737-800 carry? About 160? Is there space in the overhead lockers for 160 regulation-sized mini suitcases?

You heard it hear first.

Yay! Can you imagine? Loads of people wearing big overcoats, all pockets stuffed full of t shirts and underpants!

Seriously they will have to do something. There is so not enough room for 160 regulation sized carry on suitcases in the lockers. Perhaps they'll reduce the size of bag allowed.

olivia Feb 24th 2009 3:29 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by frigilianafreddy (Post 7317636)
Yay! Can you imagine? Loads of people wearing big overcoats, all pockets stuffed full of t shirts and underpants!

Seriously they will have to do something. There is so not enough room for 160 regulation sized carry on suitcases in the lockers. Perhaps they'll reduce the size of bag allowed.

Do youy think he will ever get round to putting the passenger on the scales with the baggage and charging accordingly!!

chrismortley Feb 24th 2009 3:47 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by olivia (Post 7318311)
Do youy think he will ever get round to putting the passenger on the scales with the baggage and charging accordingly!!

I bet you it has crossed his mind
I suppose when people threaten to loose weight before their holidays they may try a little harder

CAROL ELIZABETH Feb 24th 2009 10:16 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by billgates (Post 7317391)
I wonder when Ryanair will start charging for hand luggage? Don't laugh, if MOL can get a bit more money out of you then he will. When on-line checkin first started you automatically got free priority boarding. Now you have to pay for it.

How many passengers can a 737-800 carry? About 160? Is there space in the overhead lockers for 160 regulation-sized mini suitcases?

You heard it hear first.

I have just got back from Marrakech - took only hand luggage on my Ryanair flight as did most people and the overhead storage space was packed. Hopefully it has all been worked out but we were sat at the back and our luggage was some way down. Could be tight. I just wonder when they are going to check size and weight?

I have to say I like the arrangement - this is the second time I have done on-line check in and taken hand luggage only - and it saves any queuing- straight through to passport control. Was not able to do on line for the return from Marrakech and expected to have to pay up for checking in on our return but was not asked for anything. I don't remember paying for the return when we bought the tickets. We have been able to arrive slightly later at the airport too. We did have our hand luggage weighed on our return.

Flights have always been on time although I still hate the scramble for a seat and there are always a number who arrive late often with kids so there has to be a re-arrangement - I feel sorry for the cabin staff who have to try and sort this. I still don't understand why they won't allocate seats - easy to deal with it via computer - in fact like others they could make money on it.

Carol

bil Feb 24th 2009 10:30 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7317533)
Get a jacket with big pockets.... lol

Been doing that for some time now......

jdr Feb 24th 2009 5:40 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by bil (Post 7319635)
Been doing that for some time now......

What like one of those poachers coats. lol

Dxf Feb 24th 2009 5:45 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
Hi

You are allowed to use the area below your seat as I have done on occaisions.

Davexf

Lorna at Vicenza Feb 24th 2009 5:52 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
Priority booking is pointless in Italy. I feel a bit sorry for all the folks I see that get called out first for priority and then they realise that they get to sit on the airport coach for an extra ten minutes until it fills up with non priority and they all get dumped at the plane steps at the same time so they never actually get onto the plane first at all.

jdr Feb 24th 2009 5:58 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza (Post 7320505)
Priority booking is pointless in Italy. I feel a bit sorry for all the folks I see that get called out first for priority and then they realise that they get to sit on the airport coach for an extra ten minutes until it fills up with non priority and they all get dumped at the plane steps at the same time so they never actually get onto the plane first at all.

I have seen that happen at a lot of places, they are usually stuck so that they are the last off the bus.

Lorna at Vicenza Feb 24th 2009 6:24 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7320525)
I have seen that happen at a lot of places, they are usually stuck so that they are the last off the bus.

That's true - all the stand up passengers get off first.

poshnbucks Feb 26th 2009 2:06 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7316819)
FAQ`s

What operating systems does CCleaner work with?
Fully tried and tested with Windows 98/NT4/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista.

It's now fully compatible with 64-bit versions of XP and Vista.

There are no Mac or Linux versions.


Did you copy and paste that Jdr :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

jdr Feb 26th 2009 6:02 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by poshnbucks (Post 7327774)
Did you copy and paste that Jdr :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh no, you have caught me out posh ......
But it is only the three allowed sentences. ;-) lol

poshnbucks Feb 26th 2009 8:20 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
;)

searcher48 Feb 26th 2009 9:24 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
Flew Alicante to Gatwick last week with Ryanair.At boarding gate they checked all handbaggage fitted in their cage, size check thing. Insisted only "one piece" so everything has to fit in. Did not check my stuffed jacket pockets:rofl:

Hettyb Feb 26th 2009 9:39 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
BBCD radio 4 news at 10am says Ryanair are going to start charging people to use the toilets on planes.

jjh Feb 26th 2009 10:46 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
He´s certainly thinking of it. :thumbdown:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090227...d-6323e80.html

jdr Feb 26th 2009 11:07 pm

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by Hettyb (Post 7328537)
BBCD radio 4 news at 10am says Ryanair are going to start charging people to use the toilets on planes.

Use the sick bag or do they charge for them too. ;-))

travelalot Feb 26th 2009 11:42 pm

Ryanair £1 to use toilet in the Daily Mail today
 
You have to laugh. A charge of £1 to use the onboard toilets. I bet they will make sure you can not let another passenger into the toilet after you too. To be honest if it guaranteed a lovely clean and fresh toilet it might be worth it (hehe) Travelling with a child I better start saving more £1's!

We do use this airline and I do not usually complain as you get what you pay for and I agree with the extra charge for more than 1 cabin bag. I prefer Monarch but it costs much more. Charging for the toilet is taking it a bit too far.

tonrob Feb 26th 2009 11:46 pm

Re: Ryanair £1 to use toilet in the Daily Mail today
 

Originally Posted by travelalot (Post 7328779)
You have to laugh. A charge of £1 to use the onboard toilets. I bet they will make sure you can not let another passenger into the toilet after you too. To be honest if it guaranteed a lovely clean and fresh toilet it might be worth it (hehe) Travelling with a child I better start saving more £1's!

We do use this airline and I do not usually complain as you get what you pay for and I agree with the extra charge for more than 1 cabin bag. I prefer Monarch but it costs much more. Charging for the toilet is taking it a bit too far.

I'm sure there's a sink in the galley - but might prove a little more challenging for the ladies, especially on a bumpy flight.

Mitzyboy Feb 27th 2009 12:03 am

Re: Ryanair £1 to use toilet in the Daily Mail today
 
You'll have to be flush to travel with Ryanair then

Hondon Voyager Feb 27th 2009 1:03 am

Re: Ryanair
 

Originally Posted by crispy (Post 7266225)
Don't get me started on loo users;) another pet hate. I can't believe the amount of people that have to go to the loo as soon as the seatbelt light goes off:confused: I mean where does that come from. You will always find me in the loo just before I board a flight and straight into one when I get off. :D

Crispy ,Have you had a word with Ryanair ,I see there new press release is that they are going to charge a pound to spend a penny .Should cut the rush down.

crispy Feb 27th 2009 1:27 am

Re: Ryanair
 

Originally Posted by Hondon Voyager (Post 7328970)
Crispy ,Have you had a word with Ryanair ,I see there new press release is that they are going to charge a pound to spend a penny .Should cut the rush down.

Well that's £1 they won't be getting off me:rofl:

Mitzyboy Feb 27th 2009 1:35 am

Re: Ryanair
 
God thats three threads now we have ongoing talking about Ryanair charging to go to the loo :lol:

crispy Feb 27th 2009 1:36 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 
He must have read what I said on a different thread.;)

CAROL ELIZABETH Feb 27th 2009 3:53 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7328709)
Use the sick bag or do they charge for them too. ;-))

No sick bags on Ryanair - you have to ask - no rack behind the seat!

CAROL ELIZABETH Feb 27th 2009 3:54 am

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror
 

Originally Posted by searcher48 (Post 7328514)
Flew Alicante to Gatwick last week with Ryanair.At boarding gate they checked all handbaggage fitted in their cage, size check thing. Insisted only "one piece" so everything has to fit in. Did not check my stuffed jacket pockets:rofl:

Check in on line if possible and you avoid this.

jdr Feb 27th 2009 4:10 am

Is the forum going to change it`s name ?
 
There are now four threads running all talking about that dreadful airline. :frown::frown:


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