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

2.5

From 197 reviews

Seat and Cabin Space

2.4

From 188 reviews

Customer Service

2.5

From 198 reviews

In Flight Entertainment

1.7

From 86 reviews

Baggage Handling

1.8

From 32 reviews

Check-in Process

1.8

From 36 reviews

Meals and Beverages

2.3

From 124 reviews

Recommend Airline

31.1%

From 196 reviews

Latest Passenger Reviews for Ryanair

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Hilda Saldana
Hilda SaldanaNov 30, 2025
KLM

From Unprofessional to Unlawful – A Shocking Airline Experience My husband and I were flying from Cape Town to Berlin with a connecting flight in Amsterdam. We arrived at Amsterdam with plenty of time and sat at the gate indicated on the screens. The screen only showed a delay—there were no announcements over the speakers and no information from staff. Suddenly, we received a text message informing us of a gate change. We immediately went to the new gate and arrived just five minutes after the message, only to be told we could not board because we were “too late.” However, two passengers who arrived after us were allowed to board without issues. How is that acceptable? We were checked in, had boarding passes in hand, and were present at the airport the entire time. Based on what we witnessed, it appears our seats were given away to other passengers. To make matters worse, the three women at the gate behaved incredibly unprofessionally—they were dismissive, rude, and even laughed in our faces as we explained that our minor children were at home alone in Berlin, waiting for us to return. We asked for their names and they refused to provide them. We received no support. The complaints desk simply rebooked us for the next morning. As a result, we are now spending the night in the airport—exhausted, distressed, and extremely worried about our children at home. This experience was not only deeply unprofessional, but it raises serious concerns about fairness and compliance with passenger rights. How can it be legal for a company be allowed to operate this way? They sell you something and then do not deliver. And then there is no accountability, communication or owing up to a mistake. Deceitful company. I would be ashamed to work there.

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