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"Are they really that bad. Is the customer service really as bad as the reviews would have you believe. I've flown on package holidays with the likes of Thomson etc, and they have always been good. But what about companies like Ryanair, BMI Baby, EasiJet. Is it worth a bad service for a short distance or is paying that bit more always the best option in the long run "I have used Ryanair and Easyjet a while back...they got me to were I wanted to go and back again. The staff were polite, the pilot flew me where I wanted to go, so I got what I needed. I would say Easyjet was a bit more comfy than Ryanair though. I have been on a long haul flight with a major airline and had the same service, although you got your meals with it | |||
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"I am taking 5 people on holiday to the Balearics in July and seen a great All Inclusive deal. I want to keep costs as low as possible, as I'd rather spend the money on the hotel. The cheapest flights quoted were with Ryanair. But I've read reviews, albeit media horror stories, which complain about parties not being seated together, I don't expect 5 of us to be together but I'd like someone I know next to me, mix ups with bookings, staff not being able to keep hen and stag party revellers under control. That's my worst nightmare, being stuck in an enclosed space with groups of d*unken slobs for 2 hours. I'm weighing up whether to take the risk and there's a chance ill have a good experience and it will be cheaper, or go with good old Thomson in the belief that you get what you pay for. "You may well not be seated together but Ive experienced the other things you mention on normal charter flights too, so no guaranteeing it will or wont happen.... Suppose it depends on whether the price difference is significant or not... | |||
"Rate Easyjet very highly, use them all the time. Heard horror stories about Ryan Air, notable, with family and friends being flown back to " another" airport, miles away from their intended destination and being told" we have fulfilled our contract to get you to the UK, you are on your own", check out the website skytrax, every airline has passenger comments, that you can form an opinion, I have mine! Air Berlin was fantastic, including allocated seats and a snack, juice and oj. BA now have an option online whereby you can compare their flights with all the budget airlines, with all the taxes included, which is useful. " Thank you for the info. I have also read lots of the comments about being flown back to other airports in relation to Ryanair. I would be more comfortable with any other budget airline but them. So I think I've just answered my own questions  | |||
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"This say's it all... cheap flights fascinating aida http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPyl2tOaKxM"  Hi just had to say that was superb...and it certainly does say it all ....brill and I couldnt stop laughing | |||
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"I think some people still consider flying as some kind of special event rather than a convenient and efficient method of travel and perhaps these people might find budget airlines don’t match their expectations…….!. However for people who choose cheap flights as a value for money travel option and are readily ecceptant of a service where you'll only what you pay for……. All budget airline’s get my vote….!. "What it is for me is that I haven't been on package holidays for a few years, apart from last year when I did book with Thomson. I've gone on long haul city breaks and I usually fly with BA or Virgin. I've never been on a budget airline. I expect bad, I just can't guage how bad | |||
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"I think some people still consider flying as some kind of special event rather than a convenient and efficient method of travel and perhaps these people might find budget airlines don’t match their expectations…….!. However for people who choose cheap flights as a value for money travel option and are readily ecceptant of a service where you'll only what you pay for……. All budget airline’s get my vote….!.
What it is for me is that I haven't been on package holidays for a few years, apart from last year when I did book with Thomson. I've gone on long haul city breaks and I usually fly with BA or Virgin. I've never been on a budget airline. I expect bad, I just can't guage how bad "Speaking from a personal perspective gained from years of using air-travel necessitated by the nature and locations of my work…. I’ve taken a combination of many 100’s of fixed wing and helicopter flights in aircraft that ranged from providing 1st class luxury to being treated as general cargo in aircraft not licensed to carry passengers… But I can honestly say that in the case of holiday travel, unless the flight time is expected to be longer than 3 hours, I would never consider paying full price commercial prices if there is a budget flight carrier alternative….!. after-all no matter how good or bad the flight conditions turn out, its just a means to get you to your destination..... | |||
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"I have flown with Easyjet, Ryaniar, Flybe and BMI Baby from Belfast to Stansted and Birmingham and from Dublin to Birmingham. Can honestly say have never had any problems with any of them. Yes its a little dear if you are looking a coffee, sandwich etc on flight, but not much more than airport prices really. They have all got me from A to B with no problems. So I happy to continue using them. "Isn't it about time you tried Yeadon ( Leeds/Bradford)?
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"Ryanairs additional charges are tantamount to theft. But hey, they make a lot of money through free publicity by coming up with this crazy ideas which gets people talking about them and the name spreading. He's onto a winner." They all make stupid claims on price then load the extras on. He isn't loosing money looking at last years figures but others make more profit. I wouldn't rush to fly with them but if it was £100 less one way i might think about it. | |||
"Ryanairs additional charges are tantamount to theft. But hey, they make a lot of money through free publicity by coming up with this crazy ideas which gets people talking about them and the name spreading. He's onto a winner. They all make stupid claims on price then load the extras on. He isn't loosing money looking at last years figures but others make more profit. I wouldn't rush to fly with them but if it was £100 less one way i might think about it. " great attitude to have if you fly once or twice a year, but seeings as we do it every other week, got no choice but to go with the robbing fekker | |||
and i know that is not the only location they pull this type of trick for.... | |||
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"also if you are going to fly with ryanair.... make sure that the airport is where they say it actually is.... for example i know a friend who bought a ticket for a flight to brussels.... but what they called "brussels" was actually charoloi... some 50km away...
and i know that is not the only location they pull this type of trick for...."How the fook is this company allowed to continue operating with all these highly dubious tactics they employ? It's tantamount to fraud isn't it? | |||
"also if you are going to fly with ryanair.... make sure that the airport is where they say it actually is.... for example i know a friend who bought a ticket for a flight to brussels.... but what they called "brussels" was actually charoloi... some 50km away...
and i know that is not the only location they pull this type of trick for....
How the fook is this company allowed to continue operating with all these highly dubious tactics they employ? It's tantamount to fraud isn't it?"some airports are literally that far from the city they serve gatwick and stansted are hardly on londons doorstep for example ryanair have opened up some markets to travellers across europe, so that in itself must be seen as a positive that said, i do think ryanair should be a little more precise in their marketing of certain destination airports. easyjet does, in general, fly into the more established airports. as a travel experience, whilst they can't compete with a premium service on a mainline carrier, they can compare with the 'scaled back' economy adopted by some carriers and they are miles ahead of ryanair in most areas. | |||
" How the fook is this company allowed to continue operating with all these highly dubious tactics they employ? It's tantamount to fraud isn't it?" Unfortunately they cover themselves very well. It's all in the Terms and Conditions. The ones they say 'tick this if you agree with our T&C'. No one bothers reading them, because they're a mile long. As annoying as it is, people who tick yes to it should not complain about it after. Best thing is really to always compare fares. Add up all charges at the end, after baggage, credit card fees, booking fee, idiot fees etc and then make your decision. | |||
"Are they really that bad. Is the customer service really as bad as the reviews would have you believe. I've flown on package holidays with the likes of Thomson etc, and they have always been good. But what about companies like Ryanair, BMI Baby, EasiJet. Is it worth a bad service for a short distance or is paying that bit more always the best option in the long run "I have been flying with Ryanair for about 6/7 yrs now the staff are polite and efficiant and never once have i had a delayed flight so very happy to keep using them | |||
"Are they really that bad. Is the customer service really as bad as the reviews would have you believe. I've flown on package holidays with the likes of Thomson etc, and they have always been good. But what about companies like Ryanair, BMI Baby, EasiJet. Is it worth a bad service for a short distance or is paying that bit more always the best option in the long run
I have been flying with Ryanair for about 6/7 yrs now the staff are polite and efficiant and never once have i had a delayed flight so very happy to keep using them "Funnily enough when I fly with Ryanair, I prefer a (small) delay. That little trumpet fanfare they play through the PA when they have an on-time arrival gets right on my paps | |||
"Are they really that bad. Is the customer service really as bad as the reviews would have you believe. I've flown on package holidays with the likes of Thomson etc, and they have always been good. But what about companies like Ryanair, BMI Baby, EasiJet. Is it worth a bad service for a short distance or is paying that bit more always the best option in the long run
I have been flying with Ryanair for about 6/7 yrs now the staff are polite and efficiant and never once have i had a delayed flight so very happy to keep using them
Funnily enough when I fly with Ryanair, I prefer a (small) delay.
That little trumpet fanfare they play through the PA when they have an on-time arrival gets right on my paps "+1 lmao | |||
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"how the hell do regular frliers get perks? i flew to dublin twice a month, every month, last year, and didnt get a thing apart from a headache from some screaming bloody kids! lol" It depends on the airlines - most of the budgets don't do frequent flier programmes, some do however, including Monarch. Always search to see, just in case. Where airlines offer multiple classes of service, frequent fliers are first to be upgraded, and the perks vary by airline. My best recent perk, was a full bed, in first class - and the staff asked me when I wanted it made up etc, plus when I would like dinner served: it was very nice. Upgrades are a little less common than before, as computer systems do overbook most flights, but they've gotten more accurate I think, and so there's less need to upgrade from economy to business to first. But, it still happens. | |||
