Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Ah, the love of flying… getting up in the air and knowing you’re going to land in a new and exciting place. I’m one of those people that’s missed that feeling.
Today I am unfortunately trapped on Britain’s cheapest, and worst, airline. Ryanair is flying me out to Malta where I plan on having a lot of fun getting tanned, relaxed and enjoy all of the fun the place has to offer. And I definitely can’t wait for the scuba diving that my father has arranged.
There’s certain things you think you should have on an airplane. Every non-discount airline offers them–such as included food, some sort of in-flight entertainment and of course… toilets.
Ryanair takes discount airline to a new level. There’s no pouch to store your items during your flight. There’s no included food–and the stuff they do offer costs a rediculous amount for something I’m assured will taste like the wrong side of a carpet. In flight entertainment? Well, there’s a window… but as I look out now all I see is clouds. Not exactly a story that will captivate me and forget that this flight is three-and-a-half hours long.
The one thing I remember hearing from the news long ago was this discount airline was planning to make toilets and extra–basically charging per use of the toilet. I don’t mind most cost-saving measures–but I’m someone that things they’ve gone too far. I wonder if then, after paying the fee to get into the small toilet, they’ll be charging me per sheet of toilet roll… do you want to wash your hands? That’ll be an extra fiver.
Not all is bad with discount airlines however. The fact that they’re cheap is one of the greatest little things you can hope for. 10 years ago I would have never dreamed being able to fly to Ireland for £30 or eastern-european countries for £50. It’s brilliant. The best thing I find about Ryanair is the fact on this “brand new Boeing 737″ has no option to recline your seat–meaning that the stupid, self-centered, passenger in front won’t be making my legroom smaller than it already is. Then again, I think I’d need some leg-room to diminish first as my knees are already hitting the seat in front.
Maybe I just feel like having a rant. I know, I shouldn’t (it’s not like I’m paying for it!) but sometimes a bad service just needs to be criticised.
At least one good thing has come from this–now EasyJet seems like luxury in comparison!
I’m sorry you had a bad experience with your plane ride out. Hopefully the ride back will be more enjoyable.
Just think though, you are in Malta now when most of the other people in the world are still living their boring lives.
Have fun living the fun one.
So are you having fun?
Will you be flying back with the same airline?
Yeah, I’m having loads of fun… Thanks!
And I am flying back on the same airline. I don’t mind them so much–it’s just they get on my nerves a little sometimes.