I am web searching for fares inside UK
and to ireland and I find that ryanair
has unusually low fares
sometimes way to good to be true
Anyone know about them?
Tips? Should i book?

For example London-dublin for around
10usd each way on weekdays
the next closest competitor is around 40 each way usd GO

any tips is great
k

I flew Ryanair from Stansted-Cork ~18 months back. It was fine--the a/c was a bit worn, and one must pay for anything other than plain water (and that requires begging), but it was generally on-time, which is about all one can ask for on short intra-european flghts.

Be wary that many of Ryanair's flights are really to satellite airports, not the major city.

I flew Ryanair once from Stansted to Pisa. They take the Southwest model to extremes: mob scene to board (all at once, and that's just for the bus that takes you to the plane!), and they charge for everything onboard (including soft drinks). The FAs spent a good part of the flight in an argument with a passenger a few rows back. Overall, a very unpleasant experience, but they are cheap (and they make a profit).

Their low advertised fares may be unavailable for the flights you want: just go through the booking process on their web site to see what's really available (and quit out if you don't want to buy).

Be aware that in some cases they use secondary airports which are far from the main center (e.g., Hahn is 50 miles from Frankfurt).

I am finding all the fares available for
all the flights i want! But wonder about
safety? immigration at glasgow and stansted and any frequent flyer programs?

thanks!

Ryanair feel perfectly safe and they have an unblemished record. They use a modern 737 fleet (I believe thay have some brand new ones sitting on the ground because of a shortage of pilots).

No frequent flyer program that I'm aware of (that's not their style--think Southwest, then cut all the frills).

Stansted is a typical British airport (its exterior has all the architectural distinction of a Home Depot store, its interior is a tacky shoping mall, with few places to sit). Baggage and immigration were handled efficiently the few times I've been through. Security was a pain (a reporter had gone through with a gun, undetected, a few days prior to my last visit, so they were being extra officious). Arrivals and departures are on the same level; you have to take a train to the gate.

It's years since I've been through Glasgow, but my recollection is that it's another typical British airport.

Please read the terms and conditions at Ryan air's web site as they point out quite clearly that:

- if the flight is delayed on cancelled they will not find you accommodation or transport or provide meal vouchers

- their maximum liability is limited to the price you paid for the sector that they did not transport you on.

- Ryanair strongly advises passengers to check in 90 mins before flight departure. Passengers arriving any later are not guaranteed check in as all check in desks close strictly 30 mins, prior to scheduled departure.

As with any trip I would suggest proper travel insurance.

I guess what i am asking
is would the average UK resident buy a ticket on ryan air because the difference in fares between ryan and all other discount carriers is quite a bit including GO buzz etc?

sure why not ..........

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Oliver

sure why not ..........

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Oliver

boycruz: Try a search on Ryanair for previous posts. You may find thenm enlightening.

Apart from the advice mentioned above, be aware that unlike most airlines operating in the UK, Ryanair usually quote their prices without taxes and PSC's. This could be �10-15 on top of what they quote.

EasyJet, buzz and others (including all the majors) manage to include these charges, so you know what you're going to pay.

If you're flying between STN and GLA or between the UK and Ireland, you don't go through immigration.

I don't really understand someotherguy's comment about STN being a typical British airport. It's no more typically British than EWR or ORD is typically American. In London, it's my airport of chouice, and I don't suffer the problems he may have had.

I 2nd Roger's observations re STN. In fact, I liked it as it was far newer and "airier" than either LHR or LGW. The only downside is that is farther out than the 2 above.

I flew Ryanair from STN to Pisa and I found the flight most enjoyable and the price was certainly right -- $60 RT!!

Ryan is somwhat deceptive on the fares for you really must play around with the dates to get their best fares, but they are there if you book quickly enough.

I plan to fly EasyJet to GVA this summer from London when I am there this summer, unless Swissair or BA has a better sale.
However, EasyJet like Ryan does not factor in the taxes until after you have selected a specific flight (Virgin Express also).

On the other hand both Go and Buzz do inclued the taxes. I think that Buzz is the best in this regard, for like EasyJet and Virgin Express, you can book a cheap seat for only one way travel, the others usually require a RT for their lowest fares!

I took FR once. It was o.k. except for a delay on the return trip that gave me an extra hour to take in the view from the observation deck at DNR (Dinard) not that there was any other commercial traffic.

Ryanair has its ground transportation partners sell discounted tickets. For getting to STN, you can buy a discounted return rail fare (GBP1 above the OW fare IIRC) at Liverpool Street (it's in the travel agency on the catwalk above the platform gates) or from the FAs if you're on an incoming flight. Arrangements have been made for connecting ground transportation at the destination airports (e.g., buses to from St. Etienne airport to/from Lyon, Rennes to/from DNR, to Paris Metro from Paris Beauvais, and Brussels to/from Charleroi),

There is nothing wrong with RyanAir. They have a good safety record and are profitable. Their fares actually vary quite a bit, and taxes will usually add 20 - 50 GBP to the price of each ticket.

A strong note of warning though, Stansted is about an hour from London on a good day. With all the trouble with the trains, make sure you leave very early. Also, they most often will not put you on the next available flight without paying a fee.

That said, if you can get a really cheap flight and don't mind a long trip to/from the airport, go for it. Another option if to try Priceline. You quite possible can get an equivalently cheap fair from LHR, which is much more accessible. I got a ticket to Amsterdam on BM for 20 GBP each + taxes. Remember though, they pick the time you leave, you pick the date.

Good luck!
Chris

priceline does not accept
requests from non us airports

is there a different website?
thanks

Try www.priceline.co.uk