The boss of the Irish budget airline Ryanair, Mr Michael O'Leary, informs us all that he is considering a loo charge on his flights. I take a dim view of this. Obviously passengers could anticipate this tariff by using the airport lavatory immediately prior to embarkation.
I think I'd bring an empty plastic bottle and a modesty towel rather than pay O'Leary to use his toilets; that may never occur, hopefully, since I have never had the pleasure of flying on his aircraft. Nor do I intend to.
Such an attitude towards passengers is out-dated, strikingly disrespectful, arrogant, ignorant and unacceptable as far as I am concerned.
Saturday, 7 March 2009
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I just wonder how he's going to cope with anyone with a disability on incontenence. If you can't get in unless you spend a quid presumably at the door, then there could be all sorts of accidents. Mothers with young children, anyone suffering from food-poisoning (eating Ryanair sandwiches!) or another sudden illness. Anyone with bowel problems or weak bladders etc etc.
Of course it shows no consideration for the passengers. You can get a national express coach across England for a quid (and it really is a quid during special offers), be very uncomfortable, but you don't have to pay any cash just to relieve yourself. Sometimes Ryanair just works out as cost-effective for those on tiny budgets, but it can also be an increasingly frustrating and irritating affair.
Well said! I shouldn't think he's the sort of person who'd care much about those of us with handicaps or disabilities.
Tim
You know Ryanair is now becoming akin to the "indulgence" flights I used to enjoy while serving. £17 to Cyprus from Aldergrove on a C130, with all your luggage packed on a pallet in front of you, no windows, bring your own lunch and rudimentary loo facilites and arrival time "subject to changes." Marvelous!
Now that is a deal! Probably better service than you-know-who too!
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