<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by WHBM:
[B]Dear thommsf
The train to Stansted Airport, the "Stansted Express", leaves from London Liverpool Street (not Liverpool) station every 15 minutes.
Ryanair is an OK airline, The aircraft on the Italy routes are usually the new 737-800s
There is no advance seat selection. Try for the emergency exit rows in the centre of the aircraft, for more legroom - many passengers shy away from them because of their yellow headrests which make infrequent flyers (Ryanair has more than its fair share) think they are reserved or something).
Eat before you go, sure. Plenty of opportunities at Stansted, both in the terminal and at the remote gates.
The only currencies you need nowadays are Euros in most of Europe, and Pounds in Britain.
Selling food on an aircraft may be novel, but from Europe we are similarly surprised within the US on the major carriers to be actually charged for liquor. anyway.
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THANK U ! so much for this info. (Including all posters) It's so much more relaxing when you know what to expect on your travel days.
Yes the US has booze issues. I think the government is even thinking about limiting the amount one can drink? I guess Americans need to be told when enough is enough?
Also thanks for the emergency row info. I’ll be sure to bum rush the crowd, elbow my way past the old ladies to the good seats!! (Aggressive American behavior) Do all European carriers have distinct seat covers on the emergency row?
Now about the weather.. fingers crossed Italy is warm and uncrowned. But what can I expect from London? I was there six months ago, last September. I really enjoyed the Beautiful warm weather. I’m hoping the skies are clear enough to enjoy the Thames river ride down to Greenwich, a site that has eluded me for past four visits.
Liverpool street???? I don't understand.. Street and station are differant places??