SERIOUS FAILURE! 4 RYANAIR FLIGHTS, 1490 MILES, 16 HOURS. What could go wrong? I find out.

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My cunning plan was simple - travel from Brussels Charleroi to Edinburgh, not by direct flight, but using four flights. Things start unravelling at my tightest connection where I have just 2 hours 30 minutes between flights. #ryanair #charleroi
Filmed September 2023 | Charleroi Airport, Belgium.
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[@steve-marsh]

Mate really well done figuring out an alternative, but even more so by anticipating problems if you'd taken the first flight. That's what I'd call travel smart! Still, any video featuring overnight roughing in an airport deserves a thumbs up!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Thanks Steve. I was quite relaxed about the whole thing once I'd realised I was stuck at Charleroi. The airport is safe and relatively warm, but my only issue is that when landside, you have to pay to use the toilets. When airside they are free.

[@acquiescefc]

I don't get the snobbery over Ryanair. Honestly it's just a seat on a plane when you're inside it and they're on time more than most.

[@kolejpolska]

Exactly, I do not understand all those complaints about Ryanair, they're making you able to get to a different country for even eight pounds, that's pennies for that service. And there's always an option to take a more expensive flight with more superior on-board service. I have taken one a Ryanair's flight from GDN to WRO for 59PLN which is something around 10 quid. For the return train I have taken an Intercity and that cost me 16 pounds and I've got a delay of 30 minutes because they're were changing the loco for two times.

[@cannyexplorer5357]

It’s not snobbery but the total lack of respect for their customers. If you want to be treated worse than cattle on the way to the slaughter house than by all means spend your money with them. You might have been one of the very lucky few that had a good flight. But wait until you get problems then you will sing a very different tune.

[@garethludowich3768]

Yes the worst I've seen them do is to avoid paying refunds for a flight they did an empty plane to that country

[@joebloggs4369]

You know exactly what to expect with Ryanair. Stick to the rules and they are fine most of the time. If you don't like the minimalist service, fly with someone else.

[@keithlivingstone2525]

My wife has flown Ryanair 14 times this year for work. No issues with the airline if you are sensible and know what you’re doing, BUT, not once in those 14 times has her flight left on time. Average delay has been an hour.

[@tims-gy8yz]

Thanks Scott, you gave it your best shot! Pre covid, I once managed 3 flights in one day. Belgrade-Eindhoven-Stansted-Edinburgh. But I find the airlines so unreliable post covid, I wouldn’t attempt it now. Thanks mate, Tim

[@ludwig327]

Another classic. You never fancied expanding these sagas to, say, a 30 minute video? The more the better!

[@garethludowich3768]

It probably would have been longer if it had all gone to plan

[@keirlumsden]

Having flown to and from Bergamo on Ryanair a few times, it’s usually a bus to the departing aircraft, you’d have been stuffed I think.

[@darksidewolf5120]

Thanks for keeping it real. Love your videos.

[@kazzicup]

I am three minutes into the video and enjoying it. Scott, I love it when you say that coffee brings you to a cruising altitude !! ☕☕ Personally I need two cups of coffee to bring me to a cruising altitude.

[@biggiesmalls3096]

I hate airports, but love travelling. Its a weird one

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

That's why I'm a regular Interrail user!

[@RogEdwardsTV]

I wince at the thought of even one flights with RyanAir - but 4! 😮

[@janettesinclair6279]

"What could possibly go wrong?" I think you should patent that saying! I always enjoy your trips and especially the challenges.... That would have been an amazing trip if it had come off.

[@NEILB1989]

Great content as always. Great tips for cheap travel perks as well.

[@markallen8203]

Brilliant video as always

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Good job you're good at this!

[@MrCobo04]

Can relate. Gad a flight Jo’Burg to Kuala Lumpur then a : hour wait for flight to Beijing. Arrived Jo’burg at 05:30 for 8am flight. Failed plane broke so another was called in. Finally departed on an aging 747-400 at midnight. Lost my connection to Beijing ended up with a 36 hour wait. Put up in hotel of sorts. A day wandering kuala lumpur. Finally got to Beijing. No hotel as room had been reassigned . Due to a mo show. Hotel apologised so got a suite on 7th floor was more like a large flat! The rest of the floor was occupied by an Arab sheik and his team .

[@steevobarker581]

Great video as always mate. 👍

[@brianbrown8845]

Great video Scott, you made the right choice not to risk it time wise cutting very fine.

[@R-SHAD007]

nice authentic video

[@grahamd3712]

Great video Scott.

[@ghighlandchieftain4462]

Great video, very interesting, and I enjoyed your videos

[@stewartrivers4208]

Well done. The perfect antidote to Noel Phillips! 😊

[@paulc6210]

You should buy water from vending machines once you pass security. It's usually quite a bit cheaper.

[@saxmanzzz]

It's nice to see a video that captures the high's and low's of airline travel. Very entertaining.

[@tsr207]

Totally understandable ! - I have played the "best route" game many times and it is the classic swings and roundabouts - sometimes everything works perfectly - and sometimes the gods conspire to make it a nightmare ! Excellent - keep up the great content !

[@andrewhall2269]

You deserve a massive drink after this video. Keep bringing great video

[@baseballfan99]

Great save 😊

[@mw...]

nice work, per usual, amigo

[@PaulGodfrey]

Thanks for sharing. I got delayed by the same storm. 1.5 hours late from Newcastle to Heathrow with BA as the aircraft had got delayed in Milan on its way to London and then Newcastle.

[@markdodenhoff8251]

Love the content and tips! Thanks Scott! Next time you’re in Liverpool I’ll buy you a beer!

[@jonathanm2690]

Ohhhh I am so excited, I remember you trying to do a ryanair transfer by staying airside side, this will be interesting.

[@send2gl]

Great video.

[@Martycycleman]

Cheers Scott, I still surprised how your able to film at the airports even onto the apron. I'm glad you can though cheers.

[@ScottishT]

The videos get better n better.

[@HSTHoward]

Nice one. I flew CRL - Sofia recently with Wizz, a painless experience and the Wizz flight was even on time!

[@thomaswatterson7275]

Once you arrive in Bergamo airport it’s pretty straight forward because it is a reasonably small airport, once you land and you have a connection flight, you go through one door and arrive at all the gates available, no security or queuing required, 10 minute job from landing to gate.(Schengen country to another)

[@fdk7014]

It did make a good video!

[@Theme.Park.Global]

You do love Charleroi don’t you, Sir! Great vid Scott.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I wouldn't call it love. I'd call it a cheap way of flying from Edinburgh to continental Europe. If I use Skyscanner for inspiration, apart from Dublin, and occasionally Billand, I can always rely on Charleroi being there.

[@Theme.Park.Global]

@@PlanesTrainsEverything love, hate or indifference, you will not understand the joy that yours (and Steve Marsh’s) videos have bought me over the last few years. Have bought happiness in some tough times. Thank you. All the best Scott. #cruisingaltitude #snookered

[@cmdrflake]

Oh, my. Well, the adventure might be more than you bargained for…And you must admit it is fun.

[@PenryMMJ]

Well done with maintaining a positive attitude. When you travel frequently you'll come across setbacks from time to time. When it happens, you can either arrive late and stressed out, or arrive late and still be relaxed.

[@MargaretUK]

It's videos like this that make me happy that I can't afford to travel!

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

Interesting film, thanks - I agree completely about thinking on your feet and always having a Plan B or even C! I've only ever missed a flight once and that was in Italy. Returning by train to Rome there was flooding on the tracks. I had the "pleasure" of standing at the closed departure gate and watching my plane backing away for take-off. Air France were good though, the following flight to CDG missed the Edinburgh connection and they put me on the next flight to Glasgow, after I explained that I live about half way between the two airports.

[@cennethadameveson3715]

This is a future project. We know now it is always worth doing our research and double checking the route ahead!

[@sashaneemoht8764]

@1:32 you say "I could have a pizza, where could that be?" My guess is Bari... but then I'm freaky! 😂 . 5:58, see? You should've gone to Bari... (tongue in cheek) 😂 Thanks for the video. Be well, Scott!

[@davidpilsworth1254]

We have only flown to Bergamo once. We were bound for Verona originally .30 mins after the Verona should have departed we were told about the switch to Bergamo. Only another 2 hour delay…… we use Surfshark

[@thenewjerseydevil997]

Oh my oh my

[@gemmarie7683]

great video as ever. you don't have much luck with transport do you

[@grandadontour1963]

And the first leg 😂😂

[@JohninRosc]

You win some you lose some.

[@Ian-Steele]

Scott I think you deserve a medal for going with Ryanair any how. Don’t you ever fancy a first class seat with Emirates or similar ! 😂

[@mikeschumacher]

Wise punt on that trip but I would have tried to find a hotel for the night. How much did the flight changes cost you? I had a similar situation recently with Deutsche Bahn ICE trains that went pear-shaped in the middle; got to learn a lot about CIV protections that trip.

[@AliceGoss]

Oh dear. I've had similar problems flying around Europe and been stranded a few times. Guess it's all part of the fun of travelling.

[@holygooff]

I always like those Ryanair videos to see if you get the middle seat or not! :D A few weeks ago I was also flying Ryanair out of Charleroi. My flight was delayed 1,5 hours or so, but this was only communicated just when everyone had boarded the plain. I was pretty certain that they did this, so that you couldn't claim a refund or compensation. After all you were in the plane already! Of course it was miserable and everyone was complaining. Interesting thsirt BTW :O

[@netscapeboy]

Yeah, this is SOP for Ryanair - even when the know the flight is delayed by two hours they'll try to bluff that it's only 1.45 late to avoid anyone trying to claim their legitimate rights for meals and drinks, they'll then kick you out off the terminal early so they can claim you were "boarding" before the two hours are up - this happened to me in Italy recently. There was an elderly lady there who wanted to go to the toilet and with no sign of any plan on the tarmac was told by Ryanair staff that she's have to "wait" until the plan arrived before she could go to the loo!

[@labr7414]

Exeter to Newcastle on as many different stops as possible (St. James Park stadiums). All London league stadiums in one day.

[@stephenb6991]

That lounge was certainly not like those Kym Illman patronises...but his fares are a lot more than £55 for four flights............

[@Irby.]

Tip for Cheap water in airports, go to the burger king if there is one inside the airport. I believe I paid 1 € or less for a water there last year , I was in bruxelles last year, traveling from and to Charleroi, did you notice the graveyard in the middle/between of the runaways. So random. But it was probably there before the airport..

[@Farmeryeti]

Shame your original video idea couldn't go through but good that you were able to wrangle an alternative method of getting home.

[@flyingmyles]

More than likely you wouldn't have been able to use the transfer area, as Ryanair work point to point, you're not through checked and most airports won't allow you through the transfer area like that. Got to hand it to you though, roughing it at the airport all night, that can't be pleasant especially if you don't get any sleep!

[@andrewmcahon97]

Enjoy Scotland

[@torspedia]

Will you be doing something similar another time?

[@garethludowich3768]

Always cheap flights if you change at Schiphol but unless it's a 3 hour minimum lay over i don't bother now as takes ages to taxi and get to the gate

[@georgethomson8493]

Watching from Barrhead, was it thr Newcastle AC Milan game that was effecting Bergamo? Also have you ever done the flixbus overnight from Sloterdijk Amsterdam to Dortmund?

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

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[@user-jt4bv9xt1p]

Last time I went to Brussels that airport was very poorly signposted. Hope it’s improved.

[@deckost]

Rookie Mistake by you , When using connecting Ryanair flights you need to be on the 1st wave of flights out of the airport. I have done it many times and never had an issue. Delays grow through the day and you will get caught out.

[@ADAMEDWARDS17]

Brussels to London by Eurostar and Avanti to Glasgow might have been better!

[@barvdw]

Eurostar is often very expensive last-minute, though. And at that time of day, I'm very doubtful he'd made it in time to Brussels-Midi station for the last Eurostar to London (20:55, you have to check in at least 30' before departure). Buf if you have the time and could book in advance, I totally agree, the train is the way to go.

[@robertofraser101]

Galavating not heard that in years wonder if new generations say it anyway what possibly go wrong ? Anything yea your tough overnight in airport well done you scott its ok we never expect things go to plan at least you got home next day

[@hoof2001]

Anyone takes one, or 4, for the team on Ryanair earns my admiration.

[@kevinellis8869]

As you say Scott, show it as it really happens.

[@Cal1gula666]

Brussels town isn't much less boring than the airport.

[@channelwright9137]

Scott, I like your vlogs, but I would like to know more about what you're eating, what it was like, and price. Just a bit of feedback 👍

[@channelwright9137]

And the craic about any hotel you stay at.

[@kudzumoose3861]

Love the t shirt that you are wearing for your end discussion. Wow! Great, what a memory.

[@davidmcmanus2464]

Airport prices are just ridiculous

[@oldmanc2]

Confused. You offloaded yourself from Charlroi?

[@craig.bryant]

Was that Newcastle v AC Milan causing you problems by any chance?! Sorry about that (from a Newcastle fan) 😅

[@RobinHullBuilds]

As I was leaving my last Ryanair flight I noticed that a passenger had vomited over the last row of seats and all down the rear stairs. As we were crossing the tarmac, the next set of passengers were being boarded. I learnt that it was a full flight and, when I mentioned to a member of the Ryanair crew about the copious amount of vomit, they seemed very uninterested! I pity the poor bu88ers who were flying to Italy!

[@garethludowich3768]

😂

[@FrankC321]

Get those frequent flyer miles however possible.

[@joebloggs4369]

Did you know you can go from Paisley to Palermo by bus, thanks to Flixbus and Blablabus? There's a challenge!!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Good grief!

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

You might have to stretchered off, though 🙂

[@s125ish]

Flixbus don’t serve Paisley though

[@joebloggs4369]

@@s125ish Yeah but you could walk it to Buchanan St to pick it up. I once got a holiday bus from Gilmour Street under the multistory car park to Yugoslavia so Palermo would be a piece of cake. Bit like Race Across The World - but a bit easier with transport contacts.

[@givemeabreak8784]

I flown with many companies and they all copy Ryanair. Some are dirthier and having massive delays.

[@jonsmith8582]

Ryanair and "fun" are not words that go together easily , that was a brave attempt !

[@gerald8811]

Silly question! Did you get a refund on the 4 flights you booked? How much did you pay for Charleroi to Edinburgh which was booked at such short notice?

[@soggymoggytravels]

Lesson: don't get snookered!

[@burgersbeansandchips]

I thought triple X rated masochism wasn't allowed on KZbin, 4 Ryanair flights in a day, why would anyone do this to themselves?

[@davidknox5929]

33 pent chance of mid seat surely

[@Chronograph71]

I liked your black T-shirt in the last part of the video. Greetings from a fan from St.Petersburg (formerly Leningrad)! :-)))

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I get lots of comments about that shirt. It's one of my favourites.

[@Chronograph71]

@@PlanesTrainsEverything I wonder if that shirt was a souvenir from a trip, perhaps?

[@ringo7561]

Did the lounge have free beer and booze?

[@mikestephens5622]

I agree, you certainly made the right choice, and at least it wasn't too cold on your night out. I use Surfshark, and it's great. Hope you hadn't already bought all the tickets, and we'll done for even thinking about the challenge. No one blames Ryanair, the winds were against you.

[@ConorSmithPXB]

Anyone done a transfer through Bergamo from the UK to a Schengen country - Got an hour layout next month and really starting to think its not doable. Any tips would be welcome

[@ns6789]

What do you expect, everything to go smoothly?

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Usually, with Ryanair, things do go smoothly, but the weather caught me out this time.

[@user-pi2nl6iu2n]

The odds of getting the middle seat are surely 33%

[@ShaboinkaToinka]

Yes, so the odds of missing it are 67%, as he showed in the video

[@Orbit6874]

A plane ticket with Ryanair might cost 10 pounds but it will cost you 700 pounds to use the toliet

[@smoothmicra]

Excellent. Misery factor 5/5. Not sure why anyone would take that route, maybe to save a few beans? Life has taught me don't cheap out unless you have to cos you're broke. Travel abroad is a treat, unless it is part of your job. So when you are traveling for R&R don't cheap out. Spend a bit more for direct, and maybe even premium class, stretch out your legs and enjoy the moment!😉

[@harveyfleming9572]

steve marsh

[@CMEAGAIN]

Never mind i really enjoyed the Surf shark ad.

[@royale4318]

12:39 Under current geopolitical circumstances, I'd have thought twice before donning that T-shirt, Scott ...

[@brentford2]

Never fly on Ryan scare Scott

[@iaina3251]

4 Ryanair flights is at least 4 too many. I rather set fire to my own legs than get on another on of their planes.

[@Mr3213215]

Nice t-shirt, sir. You definitely have my "like" for this video.

[@andrewcoogans471]

I have flown Ryanair on 162 flights. Judging by the comments here I must be quite crazy!!!

[@peterdean8009]

Yes!

[@neil1672]

2:51 When’s the merch dropping Scott?

[@frankpeat]

With surfshark do you have to pay 1 years subscription up front ?

[@keithparker1346]

4 Ryanair flights means tge chance if thus going to plan is almost zero

[@notroll1279]

Actually, despite all their genuine nastiness, Ryanair's punctuality record is rather good, better than some flag carriers like Lufthansa.