My Love/Hate Affair with Ryanair

Just had my first experience flying the rather infamous Ryanair from an in-the-middle-of-nowhere Santander airport (Spain), to an in-the-middle-of-nowhere Stansted airport next to London.

Here's why i love/hate Ryanair

• $12 flights from London, ENGLAND to:

---> Tours, FRANCE

---> Oslo, NORWAY

---> Dublin, Ireland

---> Frankfurt, Germany

• Maximum of 1 x 20kg check-in luggage ($30 for every kg that exceeds this limit... that's more than the price of the ticket)
• Additional check-in fees
• Additional administration fees
• 1 x 10kg carry-on bag (water bottles included)

--> for every extra bag, it's $65

--> in my case, I bought an additional bag to put all my belongings in:

• 'Frequently Asked Questions' on their website (the answer to all of which are 'yes, by purchasing an additional seat'... many concern safety of the aircraft):

---> Can I Bring an Avalanche Rescue Pack?

---> Can I Carry My Wedding Dress In The Aircraft Cabin?

---> Can I Bring a Parachute?

---> Can I Bring a Self-Inflating Life Jacket

---> Can I Check-In a Musical Instrument?

---> Can I Purchase an Extra Seat for A Large Person?

• Regular 10 min fashion shows, with airline hostesses exhibiting Ryanair's latest products such as perfumes, drinks, food, magazines, the Ryanair calendar and much more.