jonahUK

I have recently flown with Ryanair to Dublin for the first time and was interested in why they do not allocate seats. It seemed to me to be a bad idea from a pax point of view. Everybody got to the gate and as soon as the flight was called there was a scramble to be first on board to get what they thought was the best seat. It seemed very pointless to me. Some of the business pax rushed on board and took isle seats, then glared at anyone who wanted to sit in the same row. They obviously thought they had the right to three seats !. I realise there must be a point to this procedure but the only one I could think of was to get everyone at the gate early. Any other idea's ?

schwabn

JonahUK,. .. .You're dead right, the point of not allocating seats is to make sure people turn up at the gate on time. It is especially important for Ryanair to have flights boarded as quickly as possible due to the short turnaround time of only 25 minutes. . .. .Next time you fly with Ryanair, ignore people glaring at you and take the seat you want regardless of whether they want the row for themselves or not.. .. .I hope this has answered your question, regards,. .TFI

jonahUK

Thanks for the reply. I didn't add before that the flight was very enjoyable and I was pleased with the leg room given. The cabin crew(f) were the best looking I've seen for a long time. Nice one Ryanair !

schwabn

Good to see am satisfied customer who doesn't join in slagging off the airline, which seems to be fashionable at the moment. . .I quite agree with you, the majority of the Ryanair cabin crew girls are among the most gorgeous women I have ever come across.

Xenia

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Whalerider

Firstly, just let me say I AM NOT FR bashing. I have flown with them 8 times this year, you get what you pay for - and I have no complaints.. .One question though, the last row of seats are classed as "an emergency exit" - how can they get away with that ? IF there was an incident, can you imagine what would happen if some passenger tried to escape via an "emergency exit" that is not there ? The lawyers would have a field day. On a recent trip I was seated in the last row, with a small bag under the seat in front. I was promptly told to move it as I was in an emergency exit row. When I explained the to young FA that it was not an emergency exit - I was told rather rudely to do as she told me ! She looked very young and probably had about one month's experience !. .Perhaps someone from FR can explain to me why the last row is classed as an emergency exit when it clearly is not !. .Despite this - keep up the good work FR.

air2000dub

No working for FR, but they could class these seats as ABPs. Able Bodies Passengers. Example the airline I currently fly for class the last two rows on the 757 and A320 aisle seats only as ABP seats. ie only passengers over 14 and mentaly and physically fit to sit there. They would be required to assist with an evacuation. Block the door while crew open it, or open the door shud crew become incap.