650: By an amazing coincidence I was looking at Ryan Air this afternoon for fares from London to Dublin.

I can therefore beat the $8.05 fare, by a whole 5 cents! Try London Luton (LTN) to Dublin, which checks in at $8.00 + tax.

There is of course a catch. If you look at the fare code, it is a "T" fare. What on God's green earth is a "T" fare I hear you ask?

It is a Ryan Air promotional fare, usually in conjunction with a UK National Newspaper, ie. Collect 6 vouchers and you can book this fare. In other words it is not generally available.

I guess you came across this fare on EasySabre, which is the only system I am aware of which lists these fares. But try and book it and I am affraid you will be dissapointed, EasySabre will not let you (and a note of caution EasySabre does not list the Voucher requirement on it's Fare Rules).

The cheapest fare Ryan Air do which is generally available is Luton-Dublin for £45 ($72) return each, for a two person companion.

Still amazingly good value, but then Ryan Air is a budget airline. Don't expect any in-flight service.

Much better to pay an extra £4.50 ($7) each and fly Aer Lingus (free drinkies and grub) from Birmingham, who are offering a companion fare of £99 ($158) for two. If you can't find this bargain it is Fare Basis: VLCN (Booking Class: V), or in Sabre speak, Fare Display: FABHXDUB20JUNPM-EI .

God bless EasySabre.

Nick