I admit that I would normally avoid FR, but I was looking at a flight to get to me to DUB from either CWL or BRS today for an onward flight to the US (cheap business fare on UA).

Not only were they offering business+ for £30 each way at the times I wanted, with one checked item included, I have a bit of insurance of a free same day change if things go wrong on the way back, even if I just miss the flight.

Not only that, I inadvertantly booked for a day early on the way back (silly mistake), just swallowed and expected an inevitable hefty charge for changing the flight. Change done in 60 seconds and free of charge.

This is not the Ryanair I remember of old. Now all they have to do is get me there on time, but reviewing the flight performance, it seems I'll be very unlucky to be over a hour late into Dublin. It's happened once in the last three months.