Ryanair online checkin

penexpers · 19-12-2006 6:28pm #1

I guess enough people aren't using it because Ryanair have been offering free flights if you checkin online for the past few days.

MrPudding · 19-12-2006 9:59pm

I think the most I have seen on any flight is about 6 or 8. TBH if they want people to use it they shouldn't be ****ing charging for it.

MrP

AlekSmart · 19-12-2006 11:18pm

Oh Mr Pud U are SO right !!

As a long time RiskyAir user I was greatly excited when the On Line check in began...
However when I saw the blatant stroke they then perpetrated with the €6 charge I had second thoughts.

The imposition of the €6 ain`t even the issue really as Risky`s Staff appear to be very lackadaisical about Implimenting the provisions of OLCI.

If I pay their €6 I fully expect them to Meet their advertised commitments TO THE SHAGGIN LETTER !!

So far I have only been facilitated once in full comliance with the conditions and that was in.........pregnant pause......SALZBURG !!

It`s worth remembering that if the boot was on t `udder foot and YOU failed to satisfy even the most arcane of it`s T`s and C`s then Risky would simply Leave U behind....So if Anybody does use OLCI then stand up and Demand your €6 worth !!

Our man in Havana · 20-12-2006 8:13am

Agree 110%

BendiBus · 20-12-2006 1:27pm

I used online checkin numerous times until they started charging. It was a nice bonus for saving Ryanair the cost of checking me in. Haven't used it since the charge was introduced.

As for the promotion, free Ryanair flights will save you about €0.02 if you're lucky as you still need to pay taxes & charges :rolleyes:

MrPudding · 20-12-2006 4:05pm

Unfortunately I find my self in a position where I have to pay the money or I won't make my flights. Very annoying.

MrP

lukegriffen · 20-12-2006 10:50pm

Take into consideration that online check-in can save you probably 30 to 60 minutes queuing at each airport. I found it handy for a 07:20 flight out, and could then walk straight to the top of the queue at the gate.
But when i paid for the flight i don't remember any option in the dropdown list for 0 bags with no online check-in. What I remember is
0 bags online checkin - €6
1 bag to check in - €10 etc.

Maybe someone could confirm can you avoid any charges for baggage if you've only hand luggage ?

20-12-2006 11:15pm

lukegriffen wrote:

Maybe someone could confirm can you avoid any charges for baggage if you've only hand luggage ?

Yes you can. You select the "0 Bags - Online Checkin/Priority Boarding" and a piece of text appears below the drop down. Clicking on "Remove" in this text, and accepting the pop-up asking you if you are sure you want to remove on-line check-in does the job.
There are plans to introduce a virtual flaming hoop of fire for passengers to jump though.

MrPudding · 20-12-2006 11:17pm

lukegriffen wrote:

Take into consideration that online check-in can save you probably 30 to 60 minutes queuing at each airport. I found it handy for a 07:20 flight out, and could then walk straight to the top of the queue at the gate.

Take into consideration that online checkin should be cheaper, operationally speaking, than having manual checkin. We are doing them a favour by reducing their running costs.

lukegriffen wrote:

But when i paid for the flight i don't remember any option in the dropdown list for 0 bags with no online check-in. What I remember is
0 bags online checkin - €6
1 bag to check in - €10 etc.

Maybe someone could confirm can you avoid any charges for baggage if you've only hand luggage ?

The charge appears as baggage but it is actually for online checkin and priority boarding. Your option are hand luggage and online checkin / priority boarding for €3 each way or hold luggage with no online checkin but with the option to pay at the checkin desk for priority boarding.

EDIT: Just saw PaschalNee's post. It can be done.

MrP

A Dub in Glasgo · 21-12-2006 12:53am

PaschalNee wrote:

There are plans to introduce a virtual flaming hoop of fire for passengers to jump though.

Seth Brundle · 21-12-2006 1:09am

MrPudding wrote:

Take into consideration that online checkin should be cheaper, operationally speaking, than having manual checkin. We are doing them a favour by reducing their running costs.

Maybe Mick O'L has turned pro-worker! he'll be pro-union next.