Ryanair just don't seem competitive on the LPL-PMI/ALC route.
I have done a small sample survey and easyJet seem to come out cheaper every time on the LPL-PMI route:
14 July 2007 - 7 Nights
easyJet = £141pp Rtn
Ryanair = £172pp Plus £7 Luggage Charge Rtn
21 August 2007 - 7 Nights
easyJet = £115pp Rtn
Ryanair = £132pp Plus £7 Luggage Charge Rtn
13 September 2007 - 7 Nights
easyJet = £97pp Rtn
Ryanair = £107pp Plus £7 Luggage Charge Rtn
Why on earth would anybody choose Ryanair when with easyJet they are getting better fares, they get 20kgs free luggage rather then paying for 15kg with Ryanair, free on-line check-in, proven priority boarding process and what, in my opinion, is a much more professional operation.
I flew easyJet last week for the first time in about 2 years and I was very impressed with them. Speedy Boarding is good value and works very well, they have good OTP, online check-in is great and the overall process of flying with them was indeed; fun and ‘easy’!
Are easyJet planning any future expansion from LPL?
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