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Title: Today just got better and better
Post by: Nick W on 22 August 2013, 22:38:52
I'm sure computers were supposed to make things easier. Or did I misunderstand the bullshit?

Why the hell is Ryanair's booking procedure so damn complicated? It's almost as if they don't want any customers. How the hell can they claim to 'check you in' up to 15 days before the flight? There's a massive list of T&Cs, but finding the actual check in times requires an almost forensic scrutiny.

Towards the end of a crap day at work, my mother rang at 18:40 to say that she was discharged from the hospital(she had a heart attack last week) this afternoon, and could I get there ASAP to drive her and Dad home. It only took her 5 hours to ring me, after  her sister, my sister, Dad's sister and a whole bunch of other people who rang the house to tell me how pleased I must be!  They're at their house in France, hence my rush home to try and book a suitable flight, and all the aggro that went with it. Including the damn printer running out of ink just as it started printing the boarding pass.

I've been expecting to have to fly to the Charente since I had the news last week, but once again, she's effortlessly managed to make the whole thing even more stressful. And when I rang my boss to confirm that I won't be in tomorrow, he told me to "have a nice break!"

I'm going to have a good stiff drink, and go to bed before I have a heart attack. Or I might join the cat killing small animals in the garden.

Rant off
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 August 2013, 00:43:45
Have a nice flight Nick.  ::)

Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: cnj on 23 August 2013, 05:44:21
not sure if computers are to blame for all of this, looks very like basic human intervention problems from here. (otherwise known as too many getting in on the act!)
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: Rog on 23 August 2013, 06:49:12

I'm going to have a good stiff drink, and go to bed before I have a heart attack. Or I might join the cat killing small animals in the garden.

Rant off

Can I borrow your cat to have a go at the rat that I occasionally see at the bottom of my garden  :y
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: cam2502 on 23 August 2013, 17:36:12
I will NEVER use Ryanair again. Shower of robbing bastards!!  >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: AndyRoid on 23 August 2013, 17:40:26
Ryanair's

That'll be your problem.
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: Shackeng on 23 August 2013, 17:58:02
I will NEVER use Ryanair again. Shower of robbing bastards!!  >:( >:( >:( >:(

+1 :y :y :y
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: Big_Al on 23 August 2013, 18:24:08
Is the Ryanair self book in that bad ?

Going to the canaries soon  . . . only flight we could get  on the dates we needed was Ryanair :'( :'( :'(

what are the pitfalls to try & avoid their  surcharges ?

Any advice, do's & don'ts etc.  from oofers  experiences  very much   appriciated  ;) ;)        TIA        Al :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 August 2013, 21:36:09
Is the Ryanair self book in that bad ?

Going to the canaries soon  . . . only flight we could get  on the dates we needed was Ryanair :'( :'( :'(

what are the pitfalls to try & avoid their  surcharges ?

Any advice, do's & don'ts etc.  from oofers  experiences  very much   appriciated  ;) ;)        TIA        Al :-\ :-\

Send your luggage with DHL/UPS :y

Actually, better still, cancel the tickets, book with BA and travel with them, (or anyone else for that matter). It will be less hassle and cheaper :y

I will NEVER use Ryanair again. Shower of robbing bastards!!  >:( >:( >:( >:(

+1 :y :y :y
Rhetorical question, but are you all mental ::)

I have never flown with Bryan Air, and never will. Ever. For several reasons, but mostly because they are a third rate, devious bunch of cowboys. I'm sure if they were offered other jobs, 99.9% of the staff would leave. The other 0.1% are all related to the chief cowboy, and should all be shot in the name of public protection.

Stay well away. Avoid at all cost.

At least Easyjet, for all its faults, is a proper airline, which abides by the law. :y
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 August 2013, 21:36:52
Did I mention that Ryan Air are shite?
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 August 2013, 01:19:01
So you don't like Ryan Air then Al?  :-\
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 August 2013, 01:33:26
I wouldn't wish them on my worst enemy ;D so no, not as you'd notice ;D
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: MaxV6 on 24 August 2013, 01:34:22
in case anyone missed the salient point....


ryan air




just don;t


Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: MaxV6 on 24 August 2013, 01:41:00
other hints and tips for flying ryan air



1) don't do it

2) if you absolutely have to,  like,  because you can't paddle a canoe,  can't walk, crawl,  or hitch a lift on a passing tortoise.....  then


A)  hand luggage,  nothing bigger than a laptop case.....   

B) get a set of luggage scales,   calibrate them, and then make sure you're 10% UNDER the luggage allowance....   

C) do not eat, drink, or breathe while onboard.

D) if you have spine issues,  or other painful ailments,  take plenty of pain meds

E) make sure you evacuate bowels and bladder before boarding,   do not be tempted by a last minute coffee in the costa/starbucks in the departures area.

F)  in case you're not sure,   really, taking a f3ckin donkey will get you where your going with less hassle,  more speed, and actually take you to your destination.



Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: MaxV6 on 24 August 2013, 01:42:03
oh, and only fly out of luton if you really really enjoy rollercoaster rides.
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: cnj on 24 August 2013, 06:31:00
do I take that you don't like the afore mentioned airline !!
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: Big_Al on 24 August 2013, 07:28:50
you got me worried now Taxi Al.. . gonna start a new thread regarding Ryanair  :o :o
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: ronnyd on 24 August 2013, 19:23:24
You lot are all paranoid, Ryan Air are the most wonderful airline in the world- signed Mr M O,leary. :y
Title: Re: Today just got better and better
Post by: ronnyd on 24 August 2013, 19:33:04
You lot are all paranoid, Ryan Air is the most wonderful airline in the whole world.
Signed Mr M O,leary :y