On Tue, 06 May 2008 12:25:03 +0000, James Silverton wrote:
> tims wrote on Tue, 6 May 2008 08:19:50 +0100:
>
>> Price per bag up to 8 GBP plus cost to check in at desk 4 GBP so that
>> 24 Pounds per return trip to check in a single bag (OK I exaggerated in
>> the headline!).
>
>> That's more than I am used to for paying for the whole flight (less
>> genuine taxes).
>
>> And Molly patronisingly says "We will continue to increase baggage fees
>> until half of our passengers check-in online". Does he think that
>> people check in bags for fun.
>
> I've never flown Ryanair but I wonder if their luggage policies could be
> considered age discrimnation? Seniors will be charged more because they
> are incapable of manhandling heavy carryon luggage or, as is not
> unusual, they have to bring more things with them.
Anyone (senior or otherwise) who cant manage a 10kg bag would be very ill
advised to fly with Ryanair. Its best described as an 'interesting'
experience. |