Originally Posted by
Seat64A
Roger,
You'll know from my previous posts that I'm with you on this one (an amazing amount of nonsense is written about Ryanair, don't you think?) but I don't believe anyone should have to pay to check in as checking in is unavoidable.
This fee cannot be defended, even if most don't not actually pay it.
Oh, I do agree with you!
I hold no brief for Ryanair, but when there are ignorant posts bleating about the (non-existent) injustice and where fewer than half FR passengers pay for OLCI, I do feel a correction is required.
And in any case, it's the total price to be paid which is important. Passengers see this before they book and pay. When legacy carriers as well as the LCCs are charging for baggage, credit card use, seat selection/early boarding, catering etc, it really is important to check and compare the totals. I do this every time. As ever, YMMV.
BTW, I see today's FR promotional price is from £2.99 including OLCI, hand baggage and payment by Visa Electron on flights on 56 routes from STN alone to 28.2.10. (Baggage and other payment methods extra.) As I only book 1p or £1 all-in flights with FR, £2.99 is hugely expensive for me
and I have other plans anyway. I defy any of the unbelievers to produce all in fares of £2.99 to so many destinations with alternative carriers.