Hello Randy and the powers that be - I just used Ryan Air for the first time last week - interesting experience - truely redefining budget travel.
Ryan has 3 major hubs, and just announced a new major hub in Frankfurt, and promised a new announcement before the end of the year for a 5th hub. I found Ryan because of a mention in the AA board - I used them because who could resist a ticket for 23,000 lira ($10.45 ) from Italy to London -
There were great things about the experience, interesting things, and some changes that people really should know before they leave - like the new policy limiting check in to 15 kilos ( down from 20), and carry on, when they feel like it, they really do weigh. The 'dash' for the seats is also something like the running of the bulls...
anyway...there are several low cost airlines..and while they are generally point to point, and do not give miles...my make an intersting section. (Go, Easy Jet, Ryan)...
Thanks for the consideration.

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Askworldtraveler, EXP,4 million AA miles+++Hilton Gold (thanks to EXP)