Uh-oh: Ryanair to consider making passengers stand

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Jul 8, 2009, 9:25 am

#16

lewisc

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Ryanair seems to be making comments like this to get publicity.

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Originally Posted by LTN Phobia

I'm surprised that they haven't removed overhead lockers to save weight and fuel while making everyone check in everything that doesn't fit into the seat in front of them and making more money that way.

+1 except Ryanair claims to be getting rid of checked luggage.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=ax.RE5dwhe7A

That will reduce staffing requirements at the airport but I'd think fees for checked bags more then covers the cost of staffing. I agree with the analyst, this sounds like an attempt to negotiate lower baggage handling fees with airports. My opinion might be different if Ryanair thinks they can carry more freight.

Jul 9, 2009, 1:59 am

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moeve

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this airline isn't worth spending even 1 c on. I vote with my wallet and anyone willing to pay for this product - well that is your own fault.

Jul 9, 2009, 2:27 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lewisc

Ryanair seems to be making comments like this to get publicity.

+1 except Ryanair claims to be getting rid of checked luggage.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=ax.RE5dwhe7A

That will reduce staffing requirements at the airport but I'd think fees for checked bags more then covers the cost of staffing. I agree with the analyst, this sounds like an attempt to negotiate lower baggage handling fees with airports. My opinion might be different if Ryanair thinks they can carry more freight.

Ugh! I guess passengers on longer trips would have buy their liquids like shampoos etc at the destination too.

Anyway, it doesn't affect me as long as other airlines do not follow suit - I never have travelled on Ryanair, and I never will (I'd go the long/expensive way round so as not to travel on Ryanair

).

I don't think they'd go ahead with 'no checked baggage' thing though. I think it's a ploy to inflate the checked baggage charges and deflate the fees that handling companies charge.

Jul 9, 2009, 3:11 am

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Ha!!! What's next???

Parachuting to avoid landing fees?
Putting seats in the checked luggage area?

Doesn't matter how cheap the flight is you will never get me to fly standing!

Jul 9, 2009, 5:56 am

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Well I guess once this is implemented it’s only a matter of time until passengers lose the very last shred of decency. Airlines will require you to remove all clothing to reduce the aircrafts overall gross weight. BLIND ME NOW!