About Ryanair

Ryanair, an Irish low-cost airline, was founded with the principal aim of making air travel affordable. Since its inception, the company has seen significant expansion, primarily due to its business model that focuses on cost-cutting measures and efficiency enhancements. This approach has allowed Ryanair to offer competitive fares compared to traditional carriers. The airline's commitment to low-cost travel fundamentally changed the dynamics within the European aviation market, by making air travel accessible to the masses and encouraging the proliferation of the low-cost business model across the region.

The fleet of Ryanair is notable for being one of the largest among European budget carriers, allowing it to service a wide network of routes. The airline's choice of aircraft is aligned with its business strategy of lowering operational costs and increasing reliability and efficiency. By standardizing its fleet, Ryanair benefits from reduced maintenance costs and streamlined training requirements for its pilots and technical staff. This uniformity helps in minimizing delays and improving turnaround times between flights, which is critical to maintaining the low-cost model.

As for services, Ryanair focuses on core transport services while offering various ancillary services that passengers can purchase, enhancing its revenue streams. The airline's basic service model offers point-to-point flights without free in-flight services, such as meals and beverages, which are available for purchase onboard. This a la carte approach allows customers to tailor their travel experience according to their personal preferences and budget. In addition to physical goods, Ryanair also offers services like priority boarding and preferred seating, which provide passengers with more convenience and comfort options.

Overall Value for Money

2.6

From 196 reviews

Seat and Cabin Space

2.4

From 187 reviews

Customer Service

2.5

From 197 reviews

In Flight Entertainment

1.7

From 85 reviews

Baggage Handling

1.8

From 31 reviews

Check-in Process

1.8

From 35 reviews

Meals and Beverages

2.3

From 123 reviews

Recommend Airline

31.1%

From 196 reviews

Latest Passenger Reviews for Ryanair

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Norrie Sanders
Norrie SandersNov 17, 2025
Lufthansa

Lufthansa lost my luggage on a flight within Europe. Inconvenient, but mistakes happen. The airport’s lost luggage officer was very helpful and filed a report immediately. A week later an airport officer advised that the bag had turned up and I was able to collect it from the airport. It had a tag on it showing that it had been sent to the wrong airport. So why I am writing this? Well, my issue is that Lufthansa made no attempt to contact me at the time and despite months of trying, no apology or compensation. Lufthansa knew immediately about the loss because the airport had sent them a report and there was a note on the Lufthansa website saying that the loss had been reported. But I was given zero information about whether my luggage was still in transit or lost for good. The website would not issue a tracking number because of the airport report. A few days later, assuming that the baggage would not be returned, I made a compensation claim, for which I simply received a proforma request for more information, without acknowledging that they already knew where the bag was. Months later, still with nothing from Lufthansa, my travel agent advised me to lodge a feedback form. Once again, nothing happened. When the agent followed up, Lufthansa’s offered only platitudes, implying that reporting of the luggage loss and the problems with their tracking and contact system were my fault. They still have never acknowledged that they knew of the loss, let alone acknowledge that I am out of pocket. Months later, they are even asking for proof of the airport’s lost luggage report, even though they were advised on the day of the flight and they eventually found the luggage and forwarded it. I have no complaints about the cabin staff or on-board meals. But their customer relations are appalling.

3 / 10

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