Comments on: Does Ryanair Have it Right With Ditching Checked Bags?

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:03:08 +0000

According to the Independant, Irish transport Minister, Noel Dempsey, shot down Ryanair proposals to force passengers to carry their bags all the way to the tarmac beside an aircraft.
Mr Dempsey insisted security measures for cabin and hold baggage were in place as part of the overall aviation security regime in the State

http://www.independent.ie/travel/travel-advice/ryanairs-carry-own-bag-plan-blocked-1815714.html

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:37:31 +0000

Kevin, to be fair, taxis, buses, and trains all get better fuel economy when the passengers are lighter. It always takes more energy to move additional weight.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:16:08 +0000

I was reviewing the fees chart on CNN today (http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/24/airline.fees/index.html) and had to think, wait a minute, I understand needing to make money, but when people travel they usually need clothes, toiletries, etc., why charge for that if it’s an acceptable amount of stuff (one checked bag). Why not charge for people who are overweight? Hey, flying is all about weight and balance. Weight is so important in the flying equation that the airlines have dedicated groups working all day just to keep these airplanes underweight. If people bring excessive amounts of luggage to carry on and/or are obese, they should be charged more. Those of us who are responsible and bring just what we need and are not overweight should not be charged. I know some will be shocked by this view of obese people, but the airline business is the only business that could get away with charging for obese people because weight plays a huge role in the business. More weight = more fuel, there is no argument that refutes that. It takes more fuel to get the obese person from point A to point B than it does a non-obese person. At this time, those of who are responsible, non-obese people are helping to pay for the irresponsible people who bring everything in their homes on their trip and/or are overweight.

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By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:25:18 +0000

Ryanair is very strict now about only one carryon bag and really enforce the size limits. Most of the Ryanair folks are going for fairly short trips and probably could bring all they need in one bag. The problem arises when they are returning home. I know that the folks in Ireland shop a lot in Europe as the price of clothes, etc., there is so much less than in Ireland. I do see how Ryanair could use Horizon Air’s model for checking in bags, though, as long as they can figure out how to charge for it!! Seems like Michael O’Leary is in the business of getting his name in the paper every day over here.

By: kh

kh — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:55:04 +0000

Well what about the customers who want to take more than a carry on? Alot of people use Ryanair for vacations. I guess they’ll have to switch to other airlines. Thankfully in Europe there are usually alternatives.

Ryanair won’t pass on anything. They sell many ticket for less than 1 EUR or 1 GBP and load it up with charges including a EUR5 check in charge (if you do it at home!)

Ryanair is not in the customer service business. If you ask Michael O’Leary he’ll probably tell you the same!