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Ryanair proposes 'Fly for free if you stand up'

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Old 6th Jul 2009, 18:42
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Ryanair proposes 'Fly for free if you stand up'

Ryanair: 'Fly For Free If You Stand Up' - Yahoo! News UK

I am dumbfounded.

Soon the man will propose not landing at the destination airport at all. You'll get a disposal parachute made in China, and a free last-will-and-testament form.
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Yeah, 'just seen it myself. It has to be a windup, another PR stunt or just a joke. How would it ever get approval? 'Too many safety issues.

As the saying goes: "any publicity is good publicity."
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hehehe was waiting for that one.....ermmm will pax be strapped in vertically?
THE MOL FLYING CIRCUS!
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A Ryanair spokesman stressed the non-seating plan would have to be given the OK by th

I believe the FAA might have something to say about this
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What the hell has it got to do with the FAA?

Ryanair is an Irish airline so falling off your stool should come with consumate ease!
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Everybody should stand up and say "no".


But wait....., to me it's just another trick to get into the media.

It's summertime and still no news about Loch Ness .......
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This is something a carrier in China has also asked their regulator to consider...
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Passengers would be able to sit on bar stools
I will consider if that includes a pint of guinness
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Like French cafes, if ya stand at the bar, the beer is cheaper!
I hope this is no joke! lol, be the funniest ever! What will they have to add to the safety demo? "cabin crew, seats for departure, you folks at the back, hang on tight" hahahaaaaaaaaa
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