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By *amiss OP Couple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
So cutting 3000 jobs.Closing some bases in UK and Europe.Refunds, says he cant refund straight away, but will take months. Says May cancellations may not be refunded for at least 6 months  |
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By *heccoCouple
over a year ago
Normandy France |
We stopped booking with his lot years ago and can't understand why people still do then complain non-stop afterwards. If people gave that airline a wide berth then, and only then, will he realise that we are not the 'mugs' he thinks we are !!! |
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By *amiss OP Couple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We stopped booking with his lot years ago and can't understand why people still do then complain non-stop afterwards. If people gave that airline a wide berth then, and only then, will he realise that we are not the 'mugs' he thinks we are !!!"
We have never booked with them and feel sorry for those who have to wait so long for their refunds. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The positive to take from his interview, is that he predicted it would be necessary to offer cheaper fares, to get people travelling again......he did also say there would likely be health restrictions on flights over one and a half, to two hours....over and above temperature checks at airports, vulnerable people will likely not allowed to travel on longer flights.
He also rubbished suggestions of middle seats on planes being left vacant but said all passengers would be given face masks. He's pretty switched on and doesn't shirk answering questions, like politicians do |
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By *amiss OP Couple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"The positive to take from his interview, is that he predicted it would be necessary to offer cheaper fares, to get people travelling again......he did also say there would likely be health restrictions on flights over one and a half, to two hours....over and above temperature checks at airports, vulnerable people will likely not allowed to travel on longer flights.
He also rubbished suggestions of middle seats on planes being left vacant but said all passengers would be given face masks. He's pretty switched on and doesn't shirk answering questions, like politicians do"
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By *amiss OP Couple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Ryanair is one of the few airlines in the world still giving refunds if you are willing to wait.
Most others, airlines and holiday companys are going down the lines of vouchers only. "
According to the travel experts, they all have to offer cash refunds, but you will have to wait some time for it. |
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This guy is a joke and a con man my friend and his wife booked a flight for a wedding anniversary it was cancelled by Ryanair when he called for a refund they said no problems they sent him voucher's when he complained they said send the vouchers back until you do we can't refund the money which could take 6 months or longer ..what would Mr O'Leary say if you tried to pay him with Argos vouchers or luncheon vouchers for his flights I wouldn't like to guess |
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We have flown Ryanair to Bezier for 10 years. Often 2 or 3 times a season. From recollection all the flights have been on time. No major delays or cancellations. Fair value too. Yes, we have never had a £9.99 flight but on average £75 each way pp. I’d be lucky to get a train to London for that.
Whatever you think, they have disrupted the market and contributed to a very healthy airline industry in the UK pre Covid.
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By *our LamourCouple
over a year ago
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"We have flown Ryanair to Bezier for 10 years. Often 2 or 3 times a season. From recollection all the flights have been on time. No major delays or cancellations. Fair value too. Yes, we have never had a £9.99 flight but on average £75 each way pp. I’d be lucky to get a train to London for that.
Whatever you think, they have disrupted the market and contributed to a very healthy airline industry in the UK pre Covid.
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Well said .. not easy to like them , but if you play by the rules , no problem . They fly where you want when you want and on new planes. |
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"This guy is a joke and a con man my friend and his wife booked a flight for a wedding anniversary it was cancelled by Ryanair when he called for a refund they said no problems they sent him voucher's when he complained they said send the vouchers back until you do we can't refund the money which could take 6 months or longer ..what would Mr O'Leary say if you tried to pay him with Argos vouchers or luncheon vouchers for his flights I wouldn't like to guess"
Totally agree opened up Europe for everyone does exactly what it says on the tin not perfect but gets us around |
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opened up europe maybe but he treats his staff with contempt he is a disgusting man you think hes going to lose any money or sell any assets to help his staff no chance i will not deal with them even if it does cost more money people should just boycott them he has no respect for passengers or staff and every airline has to give you full refund its the law if they dont fly |
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By *amiss OP Couple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"opened up europe maybe but he treats his staff with contempt he is a disgusting man you think hes going to lose any money or sell any assets to help his staff no chance i will not deal with them even if it does cost more money people should just boycott them he has no respect for passengers or staff and every airline has to give you full refund its the law if they dont fly "
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"opened up europe maybe but he treats his staff with contempt he is a disgusting man you think hes going to lose any money or sell any assets to help his staff no chance i will not deal with them even if it does cost more money people should just boycott them he has no respect for passengers or staff and every airline has to give you full refund its the law if they dont fly "
Totally disagree with u hes there to make money for his company offers u a service read the conditions if u dont like them dont book |
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1 would not and have not booked with him
2 terms and conditions ha ha joke he just does what he wants robs people you are entitled to full refund if your flight is cancelled fact you dont have to take vouchers
3 if you think it is okay to treat workers like crap for the sake of a few quid remember what comes round goes round |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You can't refund hundreds of thousands of customers, in a day? He has said anyone who wants a refund, will get one BUT to streamline process, people will be offered opportunity to change flight, or accept a voucher. Why would the company employ any extra staff, at additional cost, just to process more refunds per day..... that just isn't good business. I'm sure the business experts, who 'know' that x million refunds can easily be processed, by a 5yr old, using a sinclair zx spectrum, will call me out on that.....but they're probably the one's still looking forward to their July summer holiday in Spain   |
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Nobody is twisting your arms to book with Ryanair....but you will ...as its cheapest. Lol. Money talks ..or do you want to go back to the good old days of Britain airlines ripping people off .. if Ryanair go bust it will be back to Blackpool skegness butlins .and the Scottish highlands for you lot |
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By *iktikiCouple
over a year ago
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"You can't refund hundreds of thousands of customers, in a day? He has said anyone who wants a refund, will get one BUT to streamline process, people will be offered opportunity to change flight, or accept a voucher. Why would the company employ any extra staff, at additional cost, just to process more refunds per day..... that just isn't good business. I'm sure the business experts, who 'know' that x million refunds can easily be processed, by a 5yr old, using a sinclair zx spectrum, will call me out on that.....but they're probably the one's still looking forward to their July summer holiday in Spain "
Problem is they haven’t refunded anybody since the start of April
It has nothing to do with having to employ extra staff to do the work
He is hanging on to the cash for as long as poss until they can a somewhat normal cash flow going
Ryanair are billions in the black and cash rich but he ain’t gotta let go of it easily
And yes we will fly with them again if the price is right
Rant over
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I personally would not except vouchers off any airline or tour operator does not matter how big a company they are you only have to look at Thomas cook different circumstances I know but I think if a company is going to go bust it will be during this pandemic, if they go bust you lose the lot and not a chance of getting anything back. |
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The man is a Buffoon a money grabbing buffoon a con artist yes of course people will book with Ryanair to suit the pocket but when you book a flight the money comes out straight away where does that money sit millions of it in Ryanair bank account gaining interest to say it will take up to two years to refund people's money is a joke the civil aviation authority or the government should get involved to sort his/Ryanair mess out
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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He is a shark and just out to grab as much cash off the traveling public as possible.
Is constantly changing bag policy is a means to get more money, why over complicate! It's better giving allowance and having it on ticket price I feel. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He is a shark and just out to grab as much cash off the traveling public as possible.
Is constantly changing bag policy is a means to get more money, why over complicate! It's better giving allowance and having it on ticket price I feel. "
I don't have any time for ryanair but without companies like this a lot of people would never have a holiday abroad, so we have to live with them. If you're rich enough to travel with some of the others fair play, but a lot can't so you get what you pay for . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Amazing how many people think they could/would do it better than O'Leary.....but what's not so amazing, is that they aren't currently bosses of a multi billion valued airline....I suppose they must just have never bothered starting one up(because of course they could have!!)....but hey, feel free to startone now, plenty of planes for sale out there I bet |
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"Amazing how many people think they could/would do it better than O'Leary.....but what's not so amazing, is that they aren't currently bosses of a multi billion valued airline....I suppose they must just have never bothered starting one up(because of course they could have!!)....but hey, feel free to startone now, plenty of planes for sale out there I bet "
Very true...Ryanair gets a lot of criticism and much of it is rightly so.
However who else will fly you to the South of France £9.99. One of my friends a couple of years ago even got rtn flights to Lanzarote for £14 ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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He's a very, very, rich man does not give af what random people on the interwebs think of him.
Why should he?
He runs an airline that from a loss making regional carrier is now -
Flying 151 MILLION customers per year;
Carries more international passengers than any other airline on the planet;
Has a 35 year no crash, no fatality safety record;
Without a doubt O'Leary is the most successful airline boss on the plnet.
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"He's a very, very, rich man does not give af what random people on the interwebs think of him.
Why should he?
He runs an airline that from a loss making regional carrier is now -
Flying 151 MILLION customers per year;
Carries more international passengers than any other airline on the planet;
Has a 35 year no crash, no fatality safety record;
Without a doubt O'Leary is the most successful airline boss on the plnet.
Absolutely, don't get the criticism.
He flogs cheap, no frills, short haul flights on brand new planes.
First class safety record.
I have never had a late flight, never used the catering as I, believe it or not, can survive 2 hours without food or alcohol, have never bought a gift on a plane and am happy just for a seat.
My only complaint is some of my fellow passengers are dickheads but can't ask for everything.
Did find an old ticket to Lanzarote from 26 years ago, was more expensive then, thank god for Ryanair and Easyjet.
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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago
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"The man is a Buffoon a money grabbing buffoon a con artist yes of course people will book with Ryanair to suit the pocket but when you book a flight the money comes out straight away where does that money sit millions of it in Ryanair bank account gaining interest to say it will take up to two years to refund people's money is a joke the civil aviation authority or the government should get involved to sort his/Ryanair mess out
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Seems the eu want to change the law on refunds and make vouchers the way to go now so i would,nt count on them to help. |
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"Amazing how many people think they could/would do it better than O'Leary.....but what's not so amazing, is that they aren't currently bosses of a multi billion valued airline....I suppose they must just have never bothered starting one up(because of course they could have!!)....but hey, feel free to startone now, plenty of planes for sale out there I bet "
Yes. I was just thinking about a new private jet.
Airbus 320 or Boeing 737?
Decisions decisions. |
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"He's a very, very, rich man does not give af what random people on the interwebs think of him.
Why should he?
He runs an airline that from a loss making regional carrier is now -
Flying 151 MILLION customers per year;
Carries more international passengers than any other airline on the planet;
Has a 35 year no crash, no fatality safety record;
Without a doubt O'Leary is the most successful airline boss on the plnet.
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They have the latest aircraft too. |
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"And unlike British airways they are not owned by the Spanish government "
Where the hell did you get that from?
British Airways isn't owned by the Spanish government.
It is part of the IAG group which is a listed company on both the Madrid and London stock markets.
The largest single shareholder is Quatar Airways with a 20% stake.
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"Amazing how many people think they could/would do it better than O'Leary.....but what's not so amazing, is that they aren't currently bosses of a multi billion valued airline....I suppose they must just have never bothered starting one up(because of course they could have!!)....but hey, feel free to startone now, plenty of planes for sale out there I bet
Yes. I was just thinking about a new private jet.
Airbus 320 or Boeing 737?
Decisions decisions. "
Nah....
Learjet 85 all the way.
I really don't want to mix with common people...
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