Are people actually that OK with uploading their credit card details and passport numbers to an online server belonging to a very public company? Ryanair would be an attractive target for Cyber criminals.
With a supposed 200million pax count in a couple of years, that's what, 40 million individual passenger profiles? (Assuming repeat travellers)
I think it's mad to be storing all that kind of info on a server you know nothing about. Remember TKMaxx a few years ago? Their Irish arm was breached and all credit card details etc obtained. Tesco bank was breached just a few weeks ago and peoples current accounts frozen while Tesco worked out what happened. Ashley Madison this year, to name just a few.
This is absolutely for Ryanair's benefit only. Expect no assistance from them if and when they're breached.
Bravo Sprite 1. Completely agree with you. Unfortunately way too many people are stupid enough though.
I guess if RYR decide they are doing this - it marks the end of my relationship with them. As they say other airlines are available.