Originally Posted by racedo
Ah so you prefer the old days where friends travelling to Ireland to see family would fork out £200 (2-3 weeks pay for them) for the privelege or take the boat.
That's 25 years ago ! Of course you won't mention that it was protectionism that saved Ryanair's behind, from Aer Lingus driving them out of business i.e. the Irish Government at the time gave the Stansted route to Ryanair when it was close to going out of business.
The wheel has turned full circle, and now the airports, the other airlines and more importantly the Irish people, need protection from an overbearing and predatory Ryanair.
AND, as a business traveller, Ryanair ain't so cheap on Mondays and Fridays especially. For example Cork-STN next Monday-Friday is €207. Should I take the boat ?