Unfortunately some of the airports I care about only have connections mostly with low cost, Ryanair and others.

If regular lines would care to offer similar connections, I would gladly pay a bit more.

sverhagen 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

People often say they'd gladly pay a bit more, but I don't think that's how they act.

In the case of Ryanair, I think not using them often means that a casual weekend away could become a much bigger dent in my family's monthly budget.

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pjmlp 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

True, however in many cases they, or other similar companies, are the only ones covering for the route.

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GJim 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

> People often say they'd gladly pay a bit more, but I don't think that's how they act.

No.

I'd gladly pay more and do. However, Ryanair (piss be upon them) have a virtual monopoly on routes I need.

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brnt 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I've bought Ryanair tickets twice, but never flown with them. I used _them_ as insurance for possible issues on my preferred connection or for having a minimum viable travel path while I have time to look for a better flight.

Because they're the only option for certain airports I expect to actually fly with them at some point. May that day never come though ;)

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marysol5 2 hours ago | parent [-]

RyanAir is fine, and has one of the best safety records in the industry.

I never quite understand the hate they get, they compartmentalise the various costs into options.

I've had <2hr flights before that have had a meal service I didn't need/want, but it's baked into the price and unchangeable...

	▲	brnt 18 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Ryanair are not fine for people who arent short (me), and for the dark patterns mentioned here. Also, I don't like they have a lot of MCAS aircraft, I prefer Airbus.

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jorisboris 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

By now they have so many unique routes people with more willingness to spend have to fly Ryanair anyway (or do a layover with a “premium” airline).