Yesterday 22:49
jamier i avoid flying ryanair as i can normally get flights with mainline airlines for less after you add up all the extra fees that ryanair charge!
LAst time I flew back to the UK, I compared Ryanair, BA and KLM. Similar routes in terms of travel to the airports at both ends. FR was direct, the other 2 were via LGW.
The prices were just under 300, 750 and 1100 euros respectively.
If O'Leary just advertised the full cost up front, he's probably still be cheapest, but without pissing so many people off by making them feel they're getting ripped off.
Anything goes wrong though, and I know who I'd rather be with. Having said that, I've flown with FR many times and never, touch wood, had a problem yet. Still hate doing it, which says a lot about how they do business.