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Ryanair offers budget passenger air travel across Europe. Operating from multiple bases, the airline serves over 200 destinations with a no-frills approach. Founded in 1984, Ryanair provides an affordable option for short-haul European travel.

Pros
  • Affordable flight options available
  • Helpful and professional staff
  • Generous cabin luggage policy
Cons
  • Unexpected hidden fees charged
  • Confusing check-in process

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    Reviewed June 4, 2026

    We booked a round-trip flight for 2 passengers and carefully verified TWICE that the destination selected before payment was Brindisi, Italy. After completing the payment of €416.30, we discovered that the reservation had been issued to Alghero instead. We contacted Ryanair immediately, within minutes of the purchase, because we knew something was wrong. We were not trying to change our travel plans days later. We were reporting an issue right after booking.

    Ryanair refused a refund and informed us that correcting the destination would require paying approximately €190 more. What concerns us most is that Brindisi was checked twice before payment, yet a completely different destination appeared once the transaction was completed. After researching the issue, we found multiple online reports from other customers describing similar experiences. We are now escalating this matter through consumer protection channels because we believe this situation deserves an independent review.

    We are only asking for a fair solution:
    - Change the reservation to Brindisi by charging only any genuine fare difference, without penalties.

    - Or provide a full refund to the original payment method.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2026

    This company has the worst customer service and will try to rip you off with any single opportunity. Paid for priority boarding and extra luggage. On the gate employees were disrespectful and was told that my luggage is not the appropriate size, no size measurement provided. And I was force to pay again and deal with customer service. Do not believe them. Their sizes are not accurate. I traveled with the same luggage with no problem worldwide. Never had a single issue.

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      Reviewed May 17, 2026

      Absolutely horrible experience. The front desk people were horrible. I don’t care how “cheap” they are, this is a horrible experience.

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      Reviewed April 5, 2026

      One can see how pathetic are ** airlines, zero customer service, pathetic policies. Miserable state of affairs and people boast themselves as EU.

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      Reviewed March 14, 2026

      Revolting lack of response to a genuine complaint. They just keep losing conversation threads after a max. 2 exchanges, this making me start all over again. Going to small claims to seek redress. Their behaviour is the worst I've ever witnessed from a company operating in the Uk.

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      Reviewed March 7, 2026

      Well what can I say, nothing positive sadly. After working in an airport myself for 13 years I can only describe this airport as chaotic. No clear signage to security, lack of seating but one of the worst things was the queues. On arrival at border passport control it was 45 minutes and the 50 minutes on departure! People missing flights and rude unhelpful staff. The next major issue was the gate staff representative for Ryanair, I don't think I have every been treated with such aggression and rudeness. He tried to charge us £50 for having a pillow!!!! He kept saying that the Ryanair do not allow pillows??

      Funny that we had no issues bringing it with us from the UK and I know for a fact that they do allow them. We ended up leaving them behind, but it definitely ruined our experience. We noticed that they were checking everyone with small bags in the sizer and slapping them with £50 fines. DISGUSTING service and he would have been sacked in the UK for his treatment and rudeness to passengers.

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      Reviewed Jan. 2, 2026

      **Think twice before booking Ryanair – a costly lesson learned.** I rarely take the time to write reviews, but my recent experience with Ryanair was so frustrating that I feel compelled to warn other travelers. Here’s what happened: I purchased a ticket that included a carry-on bag. My luggage met all international airline standards – dimensions, weight, everything. Yet at the gate, I was told it didn’t meet “Ryanair’s standards” and was forced to check it for an additional fee. This felt less like enforcement of legitimate policy and more like a scheme to extract extra money from passengers who had already paid for carry-on privileges.

      By the time I added up all the unexpected charges, I had paid significantly more than I would have with any competing airline for the same route. The advertised low fare became anything but low. What bothers me most isn’t just the money – it’s the principle. When you pay for a service upfront, you shouldn’t be nickeled and dimed at every turn with vague “policy” justifications. A carry-on that meets industry standards should be a carry-on, period. My advice: factor in the hidden costs before booking, or better yet, consider airlines that treat their customers with more transparency and respect. The “cheap” ticket often isn’t cheap at all.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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      Reviewed Dec. 21, 2025

      The absolute worst airline that ever existed. It’s Christmas time now, and a lot of countries only have Ryanair as their airline they can use to go back home. I for example have no other options apart from Ryanair. This year as well, it’s Christmas bonus time so they make up new “rules” on a daily basis, about the baggage and other stuff they can charge you extra for. This company has only one goal and that is to steal money from the poor. Horrible company, horrible employees (rude and disrespectful), horrible service and a horrible experience every single time. Avoid at all costs. Next time I would rather swim across oceans that fly Ryanair.

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      Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

      What a waste of time. I've tried booking flights 5 different times using different browsers, incognito, different devices, bank details and every time it fails with no explanation. Customer services were completely unhelpful and refused to accept a phone call to take payment. Now I'm left with no flights and no solution.

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      Reviewed Dec. 2, 2025

      I have been receiving promotional emails, which I have been unsubscribing for 6 months now and they keep on sending them to me. I cannot get off their list. Why do they even have that button? I feel trapped by them.

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      Ryanair author review by Erika Armstrong

      Ryanair is a Dublin based low-cost airline that is Europe’s busiest international airline by passenger numbers. They fly 1600 flights daily to 185 destinations and boast the most on-time flights of any airline in Europe.

      • Won’t lose your baggage: Ryanair claims to have the most innovative way of handling baggage which they boast is nearly “perfect”.

      • Low cost: They don’t hide that they are the cheapest for a reason and they’ll do anything to keep air travel affordable. In exchange for unbeatable fares, be prepared for non-reclining seats, no seat-back pockets, safety cards on the back of seats and life jackets stowed overheard.

      • Price guarantee: If you find a cheaper fare on a qualifying route with another airline, then they will pay “double the difference” between the air fare paid to Ryanair and the lower fare quoted on another carrier, but watch the fine print.

      • Newest fleet: Ryanair claims to have the newest, greenest and quietest fleet of aircraft in Europe (primarily newer/retrofitted Boeing 737s).

      • Business Plus: Even though they have the lowest fares, they offer a Business Plus program that can help you get through security faster.

      by Erika Armstrong Airlines Advisor

      From the front desk of a busy FBO to the captain's seat of a commercial airliner, Erika Armstrong has experienced everything aviation has to offer. She is the author of A CHICK IN THE COCKPIT and her aviation articles can be found at Consumer Affairs, Plane & Pilot, Flying.com, Disciples of Flight, NYC Aviation, Contrails, Mentor, General Aviation News and Business Insider.

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