RYANAIR - AVOID EXTRA CHARGES & SAVE MONEY with ESSENTIAL TIPS

SAVE MONEY and don't pay more than you have to! Here is how to avoid the many extra charges Ryanair and other budget airlines charge by following these simple tips.
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I fly with Ryanair from Porto to Birmingham and talk you through the mistakes I made and the pitfalls you should avoid. These are Essential budget travel tips!
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[@grahamkennedy4693]

My advice when selecting a flight the cheapest option is invariably to fly on a Tuesday for Spain and Canary Islands and the earlier you purchase it the cheaper it will be. Then buy the standard fare and at next stage take the priority boarding it’s about £6 pp per flight and you get to take your rucksack and a 10kg hand luggage case each which is big enough for a week. I just load my rucksack with my underwear and a towel and have loads of space in my 10kg case for rest of stuff. You also get to take it all on the plane with you so you don’t need to wait for baggage when you get off the plane, just remember you can’t take much liquids with you, I always buy a set from home bargains or B and M,s for £1-2 that enables you to split your sun tan lotion, mouthwash etc into 5x 100 ml clear bottles which saves you paying over the odds at your destination. Personally I don’t mind paying £6 for a beer it’s usually 2 for £10 when I’m flying as I’m on holiday but I do usually take a couple of rolls and cold meat not to save money but the onboard food isn’t great tbh. Hope these tips help others.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Graham, thank you so much for your excellent tips and advice! I'm sure they'll be as helpful to others as they will be to us! We really appreciate you taking the time to write and share this extremely useful information! 🙏😀🤗 ~ Mandy

[@GLITCHDADA]

All sound advice, admit always pay xtra leg room and coffee, boarding pass it pays to screen shot it on your mobby for backup incase Internet down or your printout won't scan happened a few times, great vid as always 😎👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you. Extra leg room is a very nice worthwhile bonus to make a trip more comfortable. Great tip about taking a screenshot of the boarding pass. We always try to do that with digital bus tickets as well. It's a great way to avoid any unpleasant situations. 👍🙏😊 ~ Lee

[@JonesTravelers]

Thanks Lee. We are just now planning a Lisbon to Belfast, and Edinburgh trip for May. I have been uneasy about Ryanair and Easyjet but feel better about using them after watching your video.

[@FrugalTravellers]

You're welcome. I was uneasy about flying with them too but it was a very positive experience and I'd definitely do it again. It's great to be aware of the pitfalls before travelling. Happy travels. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@Solo50plus]

Thanks Lee very useful and very timely as I’m planning a trip to London. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽 ~ Luise🇬🇧🇵🇹 .. . Logged into the right channel this time…😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much Luise. We recognized your lovely face anyway. 😍. Enjoy your trip and happy travels to you. 😊

[@Aliiak]

I’ll be flying a European airline for this first time soon, and coming from a country that is strict with rules, but not THIS strict, and it has made me quite nervous. Your video has given me some relief of what to do and expect. Thank you for making this

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are welcome. Good luck and happy travels. 😊

[@obccy22]

Thanks, good video!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hope it was useful for you. 👍

[@cindybruin4888]

Great video Lee. Lots of people complain about these budget airlines, but you get what you pay for, and they are usually a very cheap price. I've flown with a few, Ryan, Easyjet, Wizz, air Asia and have always made it to my destination. Love a bargain flight!

[@FrugalTravellers]

I totally agree, Cindy. You do get what you pay for and at those prices you certainly can't complain. For such short flights a little discomfort is well worth the savings in my eyes. 😁 Long live budget airlines 👍✈️👍

[@zinovia559]

Летяла съм много пъти с WIZZ и за багажа не съм имала проблеми,но с Ryan ВИНАГИ ПРОБЛЕМИ.

[@stevemee6640]

Thanks VV much for this Lee, particularly the Plus warning. I flew to Vienna with a Plus, and for me it would definitely have been cheaper without, but for my mother the flexibility of extra baggage and the reassuring certainty of early check-in was worth it. Horses for courses!

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are welcome. It's good there are ticket options for everyone's needs. You just have to work out what's best for you. Prices are pretty reasonable all round if you plan ahead. 👍

[@rollingwiththepauls]

Lee, fantastic video! Thanks for the tips and tricks. We will probably fly RyanAir this summer hopefully, within Europe. Hi to Mandy! 🥰 -The Pauls

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks Pauli! 😁. Hope you have a wonderful trip and that this video helps you to avoid the pitfalls. They are a great bargain when everything goes to plan. Happy travels. 😊 ~ Lee

[@Hello_Pri]

Great video, Lee. Thanks for all the tips. The overall airfare is very affordable compared to traveling in the US.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you Priyanka. There really are some great bargains to be had on these European budget airlines. We're so fortunate to be able to travel to so many interesting places for so little. 🙏😍 ~ Lee

[@filiprangus5826]

Thank you, great video

[@FrugalTravellers]

Welcome 👍☺️

[@caribbeankpoplover]

Dang! I wish I knew about that Value purchase then add luggage trick! 😭 Thank you so much for this video! 😄

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's definitely the best way to save some money and still take what you need with you. Hope you get to use it next time. 🙏😊

[@goutambiswas8420]

Really helpful tips

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so happy this video was helpful!

[@BucketListTravellers]

We just bought the same osprey bag. We're surprised that there is a charge for taking that on even as carry on. Good tip about not checking in at the airport. That 70 euro fee would be a nasty surprise!

[@FrugalTravellers]

The European budget airlines are quite strict about the free carry on sizes because they want to gouge a bit more cash out of you so always check the allowances. The Osprey Farpoint fits the allowance size for the extra paid carry on that you can fit in the overhead locker which is the best solution. 👍

[@torosasantos]

Thank you, really useful tips!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely, Rosa! We're so pleased you found this video helpful 😀😁 ~ Mandy

[@delki69]

@@FrugalTravellershelo Love the video Hopefully you can help me out here and lower my stress level I’m flying Ryanair from stansted on a 14.45 flight However I get to the airport at 10.00 with a bag that has been checked in online but needs to be dropped off before passing security I’m hoping I can do this straight away not having to sit and wait for the desk to open

[@suebowman7258]

Lee, this is a great video. I didn’t do my homework before flying with Ryanair. The flight ticket was cheap, but I had to pay for the boarding pass, bag (my bagpack was too large), and checkin. I will fly with them again now that I know what to expect and prepare accordingly. 😂

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks Sue. I hope it was helpful for you and will help you avoid all those pitfalls for your next flight with them. They can be a great deal as long as you know how it all works. So many people get caught out. Happy travels 😊👍 ~ Lee

[@davetheman2615]

thanks Lee

[@FrugalTravellers]

You're most welcome.

[@FrugalTravellers]

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[@smithy5271]

Love what yourself and Mandy do. Ryanair are most probably the cheapest airline, just be wary that when things go wrong they are a absolute arse to get costs back from . Currently been trying 5 months to claim back 500 costs .

[@FrugalTravellers]

Ouch. That's quite a stinger. Hope you get some success. I know we're playing with fire and it's only a matter of time. 😬. Will try not to invest too much time or money on such a high risk. 👍

[@hamtaru]

how did it end up costing you 500 tho? was it like a family trip

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

We have flown with them a couple of times when holidaying inEurope, countries are so close to each other that I can’t see the sense in paying top dollar for a flight for a couple of hours. We will def use them again.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes you are so right, Kay. On these short flights there's no hardship in taking the budget option. They are such amazing value for money. 👍 ~ Lee

[@harshxso]

A330s usually are 2-4-2 which is why I usually fly them. This one’s slightly more ‘compact’ - just subscribed, good content. 🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 It was a pretty comfortable flight all things considering. Welcome aboard 👍

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Thank you. For lterm I have to carry.meds so wickedly wont achieve lightweight packing required for carry on..about time airlines were stopped from this racket of weight etc. Aiming for 30l carry on and 25l personal item

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes it's not so fair for people who have to carry a lot of meds as the weight adds up. Many budget airlines differ with their prices. We found Ryanair to be quite reasonable for extra baggage fees compared to Wizz Air for example. It certainly has forced us to learn how to travel light which makes it a lot easier in the long run. 👍

[@JenShea]

Interesting… I’ve never flown Ryanair (or any other budget airline in Europe) but when I move to Europe I will need to know this! Thank you Lee (and Mandy). I’m curious, you mentioned that you showed your boarding and they took your bag (your Osprey?)… but don’t you put it in the overhead compartment as a carryon?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Jen. Yes, I dropped the ball a bit there. I'd paid extra for a 20kg check in bag, then realised I should have just paid a lot less for a 10kg carry on. Lesson learned there!! I'm going to have to downsize a little more now because we'll be flying Air Asia and Jetstar soon and they only allow 7kg free. 😬

[@JenShea]

@@FrugalTravellers It will be interesting to see how Mandy does with those! I know I can’t imagine traveling with such a small bag! Cheers ~

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

Hello Mandy / Lee, Many still complain about Ryanair, they want a better service but on low fare budget ! Which obviously isn't possible. Funny enough, I on'y had one issue with Ryanair and that was on my first ever flight. A 6hr delay, ouch. Regarding the cost it varies, there's about 180 seats in a Boieng 737, they price 20 seats @20€, 20 seats @40€, 20 seats @40€, 20 seats @60€, etc Meaning the first bookings are usually the cheapest. Anyway, hope you guys are doing well, wishing you a pleasant week ahead, take care ✌️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Sergio. 😊 Yeh, you get what you pay for so if you are flying for a few hours for €20 you really can't complain about anything. 😂 A 6 hour delay is a bummer. At least it wasn't totally cancelled. I've heard some horror stories during the recent troubled times. The dynamic pricing system makes sense. It just means it's best to be smart and book ahead or be very flexible with your travel plans to snag those bargain tickets. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@tamaramadelin4831]

Safe travels on your new adventures!! So, I prefer Easyjet to Ryanair, however that said Ryanair saved us one time...We missed our flight on TAP (probably never take them again) and to book another flight it was going to be around 500€! So, we declined and started looking around...Found Ryanair booking for the next day at like 20€!!! Great excuse to stay in Lisbon another night and have another Portuguese dinner!! It's true Ryanair prices only go up if you don't book right away and I really don't like all the gimmicks (lottery tickets, products for sale and horribly expensive food/drinks...I say no to it all! One other thing is that they make it so difficult to decline the insurance and I have had trouble printing the boarding pass. Phew...There you have it!! Oh, some years ago they were going to charge me for a small purse...I shoved it in my cabin bag (tough to do) and took it right out when I got on the plane!! None of this with Easyjet!! Take care and keep smiling!!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

So glad Ryanair saved you there. That's pretty lucky to get a €20 flight for the next day. I suppose those expensive drinks and lottery tickets help keep the price down for us frugal ones who don't partake so we shouldn't grumble. 😂 I've heard so many stories of luggage juggling to beat the rules. Well done. Many a time have we gone through with multiple pockets bulging to beat the weight restrictions. 😁😁 ~ Lee

[@g2166]

Great video was thinking of flight with Ryaniar does this company cancel fights & how's the landing ?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you! We haven't flown much with Ryanair so I would suggest that you search for online reviews. Our experiences with them were very good! ~ Mandy 😁😀

[@jkopvo]

Thanks for the video! Here's a question for you: I booked a RyanAir flight for 3 of us (my wife, daughter, and myself). I have since installed the RyanAir app on my phone. So can I check in for the three of us? Or do my wife and daughter each have to install the app and check in separately? Thanks!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi there. Good question and I must say I don't know the answer 100% because I haven't been in your situation with Ryanair. However I am assuming that if you are all in the same booking then you will be able to check them all in together and download the three boarding passes onto your app. I recently done this on Wizz Air with my wife. Maybe check the Ryanair website to see if you can get an answer to this. Best of luck 🙏

[@PlanetImo]

Cor they do rack up the price at every opportunity. I remember getting stung for stuff on the app, checking in. I don’t book seats together and pay extra for it if I can help it. I take pot luck.

[@FrugalTravellers]

They sure do. It's a minefield out there! The seat lottery is always good fun. 😂 Our last Wizz Air flight they put Mandy and I 20 rows apart then reminded us we are welcome to change for a fee. They don't know us that well. 😂😂

[@rodden1953]

im going with Easyjet next week , i ordered a backpack and its 10 cm over , will i be ok it i dont put too much in it ? many thanks .

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the great question. I'm not sure re: being over the specified size, as it depends on how strictly they're checking. We bought backpacks that would fit into the standard carry-on measurements.

[@patrokftw177]

So for example, i paid 42e for a return flight and can i check in like 15 days before the flight or 24 hours until the flight? Because i already checked in and everything seems fine

[@FrugalTravellers]

Great question, and it depends on the type of ticket you bought. The system sends a notification when you're able to check in.... and won't allow you to check-in earlier than your allocated time, so you should be OK.

[@julieeggleton9743]

Yes I travel with Ryan air. Always with just carry on, even for longer trips. Lots of people push the rules with carry on luggage.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Well done Julie. You know how to get the best out of them. If you dress strategically you can wear most of your luggage weight and big pockets help. 😉 There's a great deal of satisfaction that comes from playing the game and beating the system. 😂😂

[@ShazMehndi]

Can you carry a hand bag as well as the cabin bag?

[@julieeggleton9743]

Well a small one yes, and if you take off your coat, you can put things in your pockets.

[@ShazMehndi]

@@julieeggleton9743 thank you that's helpful

[@draganpetreski7706]

Can you tell me how is family package works it says 1 small hand 10 killos baggage each fam member plus 20 killos luggage for all or for each in the package ? Thank you

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello. We've never bought a family package, so unfortunately I can't speak from experience. Hopefully someone can answer your question. ~ Mandy

[@draganpetreski7706]

@@FrugalTravellers thank you for answering save journeys

[@user-bi9nb3tv3z]

Hi,Lee. I’m off to Sri Lanka in 10 days,will I need onwards travel ticket

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes it's best to have it. Air Asia wanted to see one on check-in.

[@kbalks]

Thanks Lee! Quick question: my bag unfortunately measures 55 x 40 x 23 so 3cm oversize in depth. Do you think this could mean trouble? What were your experiences? Greets

[@FrugalTravellers]

If it is a soft bag and you can squeeze it into the testing box then it won't be a problem. If it is a solid case and doesn't fit in then they could charge you for that. They don't always check. It's a bit random. I saw people taking on bigger ones. It's just a bit of a gamble.

[@user-vk6nw4cv8b]

Did it went well? Wasn't this 3cm oversize a problem?

[@kbalks]

@@user-vk6nw4cv8b Everything went well both when flying from Berlin and from Porto. On the first flight they didn‘t really check the baggage at all. Most people had very oversized bags. However, the first flight was done by Malta Air (for Ryanair) and they did have bigger overhead compartments compared to the Ryanair plane on the second flight. There it was really close with my hardshell suitcase so more than 3cm oversize would have become an issue. So I think the airport staff is way too stressed to have time for measuring and charging people’s luggage (maybe they do it more at Ryanair’s „home“ airports in Ireland/GB). But maybe check if the flight is done by Ryanair or a sub-company and don‘t have too much of an oversize (in the depth of your suitcase at least).

[@user-vk6nw4cv8b]

@@kbalks thanks a lot for sharing your experience and advice. It gives some calm before upcoming flight Huge thanks!

[@onlyme7501]

Hello, if i need drop my 10kg cabin bag in the desk it possible? Without fee

[@FrugalTravellers]

If you haven't checked in online, then you'd be charged to check in at the airport. You would have to pay for the 10kg carry on bag, either in advance or pay more at the desk.

[@preethijoseph9700]

I don’t understand why they would charge you 55Euros to check-in if I have a plus ! Is check-in and printing boarding pass not an airlines’ duty anyway ? Sorry but may be I am missing something? I fly plus tommo with 20kg

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Preethi. Some good questions there, so thanks for writing. If you have paid for Plus, you will be allowed different things to the Basic ticket, so it's best to check exactly what you are entitled to before flying tomorrow. Flights are so much cheaper on these low cost carriers because things like baggage and boarding passes aren't included in a Basic ticket. I hope you can find the answers you need in this video and on your ticket. ~ Mandy 😁😊

[@kristianowst6852]

If I book my checked bag and checked in online will i get charged for dropping off my bag.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello! I'm not sure exactly, but assume that as you need to drop off a bag to get it on the plane, that you wouldn't be charged. I hope you find the answer you require.

[@definitelynotatroll246]

Do you need to go the check in counter if I do it online and have my boarding pass on my phone?

[@FrugalTravellers]

No, if you have carry on only I think you can go straight through to the boarding area. I'd probably double check with someone on arrival at the airport just in case.

[@definitelynotatroll246]

@@FrugalTravellers ok ta

[@sarahdeshay1394]

If a bag cost the same as a seat (persons ticket), just buy two tickets and put two bags under two seats and a large bag in the seat next to you.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Haha... Great idea Sarah. If only it were that easy. I could dress my bag up as a person and get it a passport. 😂😂

[@RicardoGonzalez-tm4ts]

@@FrugalTravellers Actually in ryanair you can do this with certain types of lugagge, you just have to put something like "Extra luggage" in the name and surname. Not sure right now about the specifics.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@RicardoGonzalez-tm4ts Wow, I hadn't heard of anyone doing that before! It will be great to hear if anyone has tried this and succeeded! Thank you very much for sharing this information! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@peachyllama722]

I paid extra for a 10kg case there and back upon my reservation. Online check in going out and returning they charged me again 71.98 customer service is hopeless, never going to get that back

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's very unfortunate. They do sting you for airport check in and extra luggage fees. It's always best to be well prepared to avoid this.

[@Arcyamen]

I'll be bringing a one small cabin bag 55x40x20cm (10Kg). My options are either pay £181 for checked bag 20Kg (119 × 81 × 119 cm) OR Cabin bundle (40x20x25 + 55x40x20+ priority pass) which's £217....BUT both options are overpriced for my carry on 10Kg bag!! what a bugger!! :(

[@FrugalTravellers]

Ouch. That seems quite pricey for both options. Is this travelling at a peak time/season? Prices seem to be rising. After travelling a fair bit with carry on only I must say it's a whole lot more convenient than checking bags in and having to wait at the carousel. In your situation though I'd probably take the cheaper option. Hope you find something that suits you. 🤞

[@Arcyamen]

@@FrugalTravellers I know right? the trip itself cost only £175, so imagine paying £181 just for checked bag!! absolute rip off!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Arcyamen Definitely! That's a crazy pricing structure! ~ Mandy

[@DonAntoniodetucum]

Great info video. Not many ladies would be willing to show their teeth being worked on. Thanks

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's reality not glamour all the way with us... I have such terrible teeth, which im happy to show so people understand why it was so important for me to find an excellent dentist, and why I'll keep going back to Bucharest! 😀🦷 😁🦷 ~ Mandy

[@CaptainsChannel58]

Can't believe you've been traveling this long and only just flown Ryanair in 2023? I've been using them for over 20 years now

[@FrugalTravellers]

I know. We've always been reluctant to use them in the past as had heard a lot of bad stories but I was really happy with my experience and will definitely fly with them again. 👍

[@hamtaru]

wait so ryanair earns money through extra fees but the majority of the people know that and just use a small bag and don't pay that fee ,, so like is hitting only a few unsuspecting people with fees enough to earn profits? how big/small are their margins. i need to know.

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's not just the baggage fees... a certain number of tickets are sold very cheaply, then the next lot are dearer, and it keeps going up in price. The first tickets might go for €10, but tickets on the same flight purchased a month later could be €350!

[@MrDos22]

Love you videos, Me and the family are taking a quick trip to Faro in April for Eid and have never flown Ryan air so always weary on the bags talk. Ordered myself a travel the size they ask for so should be good.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Dos Matin, and thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely comment! We're so pleased you enjoy our videos, and are really happy that you found this video helpful. We hope you have a great time in Faro... remember the 100 Montaditos specials are on Wedn and Sunday 😀😁 ~ Mandy

[@MD-st4wi]

I’m planning to wear most of my clothes instead of putting it in my backpack lol. Question : Are we allowed to have a fanny bag around the waist plus a small bag, for free ? Especially if it fits under a coat…

[@FrugalTravellers]

I suspect a bum bag might be considered an additional bag if it's on display, so would wear it under my clothes! ~ Mandy

[@MD-st4wi]

@@FrugalTravellers Thanks for the answer. I think I will let it show on my way to Scotland… Just to see if they allow it. My bag will be quite empty then, so if they say it’s not allowed, I.ll be able to put it in my backpack. Then when travelling back home, if allowed, I can stuff more souvenirs in my bag and fanny pack. If not allowed, i’ll hide it on the return. I also plan to only bring « disposable clothes », IA clothes that I don’t like anymore, or are worn out. That way, I won’t have to carry them back home : i’ll just leave them there (will clean it and donate it to some charity) Not sure what I’ll find there but I do plan to buy a few warm wool sweaters. And I have 2 fanny bags, lol… was planning to have one in front and one on the back. Yep, i’ll look funny, but I don’t care. Lol

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@MD-st4wi That really sounds like our style of travel! 👏😊 Good luck, and please let us know how it goes! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@MD-st4wi]

@@FrugalTravellers It does, 😂. I think it is fun to find ways to « optimise » the possibilities. Plus : spending less means having more money to travel again elsewhere. Thanks for sharing your tips. If I don’t lose this thread, I’ll come back to tell you if they allowed me the fanny bag or not. I suppose they won’t, but got to test that.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@MD-st4wi We're so pleased you found this video helpful. It would be great to hear about your experience if you can find this thread 😁😀 ~ Mandy

[@effygram8159]

If your bag is on your back they don't say anything. They let people away with any size of backpack in my experience.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's awesome to know thanks. I was always a bit worried about my slightly overweight backpack but I won't let it bother me in the future. 🙏😊

[@Mark-vf8op]

The price of a plane ticket must be at least £10,- per mile in general! If you got a mudslide of body size buy two tickets! If you got kids strap m down on the chair and put a sock in it! If you sitting next to a person of a different country/colour/etc. And you don’t like it get off the plane immediately and don’t argue with staff for a different seat! also mandatory breathalyzer alcohol checks! You drank alcohol your a no go!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for your comment

[@vegefranz]

Don´t travel with ryan air or easy jet anymore unless they stop scamming people

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh no! We've never had any problems with either airline, and will be flying with Wizz Air a few more times this year. ~ Mandy

[@stevemehew2888]

Ryan Air is a terrible company, really unpleasant customer service and uncomfortable planes BUT as Lee said, you get what you pay for and they can be very cheap and no reason not to use them IF you understand what you're buying and how to work it to your advantage. I use them when it's cheap but I really appreciate Virgin Atlantic when I fly further, but it's obviously much more expensive.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes I've seen the surly bag checking gestapo at the boarding gate and it ain't pretty. As long as you follow the rigid rules and don't give them a chance to nick you then you're fine. I haven't had a negative experience yet thankfully . 🙏

[@MrGayle_]

Yeah always skip the baggage part at the start, skip to the end and you will be offered the baggage for much less

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's definitely a great tip! I'm glad I've learned my lesson and always do that now. Saves a fortune! 😊👍

[@MartintheMetalhead]

My only hassle I have with Ryanair is the following: Because I have an Iphone 6, I cannot download the app for some of these airlines. So I always need to have a physical ticket, which requires a trip to the printing shop. In Paphos I paid a total of 4 euros for my boarding pass to London at an internet cafe (internet usage and printing), even though I was only there for under 5 minutes If I'm going to book a return flight. I'll pay 8 euros to get both my boarding pass, so I can print them out ASAP. Most hotels would be happy to print out your boarding pass, but then its always a bit of a challenge to find an internet cafe for printing. I once found an internet cafe in Skopje, but no printing avalible.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Martin. That's so strange that it doesn't work on the iPhone. I'm surprised they haven't developed that as so many people use them. There is no problem on android. I can see the huge inconvenience especially as internet cafes are slowly becoming extinct now everyone has a smartphone and data or WiFi. 😔

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@ahrirome Planned obsolescence in action! It's so frustrating to have a perfectly good device that suddenly becomes unusable because it can't get the latest updates! ~ Mandy

[@Alto53]

You can screenshot the boarding pass and the QR code.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@TheLiam426 That's great advice, thank you! ~ Mandy 🙏😃😁

[@Alto53]

@Frugal Travellers you are welcome Mandy.