I love Ryanair and Michael O'Leary

gmitStu

Due to the large number of Ryanair bashing threads, I decided I'd let everyone know how much I love Ryan Air.

Also, I love Micheal O'Leary who had some kind of press conference today where he spoke nothing but truth and logic, on how to the government should be running the country among other things.

Why is it people feel the need to bash Ryanair? How dare they offer you dirt cheap air fairs.

If their luggage and general weight restrictions policy doesn't suit you, then use a different airline you bumbling moron.

Gummy Panda

i love bewbs but you don't see me making a thread about it

DarkJager

Let me take 2 guesses as to who you work for...

phishcakes

DarkJager wrote: »

Let me take 2 guesses as to who you work for...

haha well said

Latchy

Bumbling morons indeed ......yep, sounds like Ryanair staff speak .

Biggins

Today was classic news - I never heard so many "Fcuking" words from the man before! LOL

watched with awe the words of O'Leary on the TV3 news and I laughed.
While I can't stand the man and/or his methods (Ryan Air sucks big time) - the words he expressed did indeed make sense on the subjects highlighted (by TV3 news) he was covering.

For once the man was talking sense.

See here: http://tv3.ie/news.php?video=6378&locID=1.2.141

gmitStu

DarkJager wrote: »

Let me take 2 guesses as to who you work for...

phishcakes wrote: »

haha well said

I'm a student.

Seriously, what grounds to people have to whine their holes off about Ryanair?

It's a budget airline.

If you buy a Tesco Value product do you return it if it mildly disappoints you? No, because shouldn't expect it to be of a high quality.

Random

I dislike Ryanair in general but do appreciate their no frills approach when it means I can afford 2 weekends away instead of one etc.

Like others will say and have said in the past - if you don't like it then use someone else. If you want to get there cheap and don't care much about stuff along the way use Ryanair.

Sir Gallagher

Another f/ucking Ryanair thread, it's only an airline for christ sake.

gmitStu

Biggins wrote: »

For once the man was talking sense.

To be honest, any time I've seen him being interviewed he always makes sense.

Latchy

Ryainair threads are so .......2008 ( yawn)

Random

Sir Gallagher wrote: »

Another f/ucking Ryanair thread, it's only an airline for christ sake.

Would you prefer iPhones? Recession? useless government? Religion? America? Smoking? First date talk? germans?

stepbar

The mans a fcuking legend lmao

Random

Random wrote: »

Would you prefer iPhones? Recession? useless government? Religion? America? Smoking? First date talk? germans?

I like germans and iphones

Sir Gallagher

Random wrote: »

Would you prefer iPhones? Recession? useless government? Religion? America? Smoking? First date talk? germans?

Yeah. Much more interesting than moaning or **** over an airline.

phishcakes

Blowjobs on ryanair long haul flights! --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfIY24BErBE

andrew163

I wouldn't go so far as saying I've any particular hatred for them, on the outside they're just a flying bus company (a cranky, unreliable one). The food you can buy on board is actually fairly ok (had a nice breakfast thingy a short while ago) and the new line of tea tastes nice.

Hearing things like this though shows them up for what they really are - a customer-bashing monster of a company with no moral centre.

Mhmm...weetabix

Put him in charge of the country for a laugh! No frills Ireland ftw

Edit: That should be no frills Ireland at no frill prices. We have **** all amenities in the Country and pay through the nose for them!

The 1 problem with that could be his toilet tax idea extended to everyday use although we might get hygienic public toilets that you wont catch the ghey from!

Dudess

O'Leary's a legend. He tells it like it is and doesn't go in for any of that PC claptrap. O'Leary should run this country - no better man to sort out the mess we're in...

Etc.

Yawn.


In fairness, I've nothing against the airline - dirt cheap is always good, and the no-frills/charging small amounts for everything... well this is a necessity - gotta get money from somewhere.
Brilliant businessman too.

But seems like a bullying bollox.

Latchy

Quote andrew 163 I wouldn't go so far as saying I've any particular hatred for them, on the outside they're just a flying bus company (a cranky, unreliable one). The food you can buy on board is actually fairly ok (had a nice breakfast thingy a short while ago) and the new line of tea tastes nice.

Hearing things like this though shows them up for what they really are - a customer-bashing monster of a company with no moral centre.

Roe says he is surprised by the tone Ryanair took, but he's pretty much alone in feeling that way. A couple of commenters mentioned the airline's reputation for lousy customer relations, and one asked, "I'm curious; is defensive aggression something Ryanair provide training in, or is it something they explicitly look for when hiring someone?"

Hmm who knows ? good question

It might be the former. Francis Tuke, a spokeswoman for the Association of British Travel Agents, told CNN that Ryanair is famous for not really caring what customers think. "They treat their customers with contempt," she said. "This is the way Ryanair conducts its business."

Now that's the thing ,they dont give a **** what their customers think and that more than anything is why people rant at Ryanair more then anything ,not their '' cheap fares,take it or leave it '' mentality deal ...probably .;)

Hazys

DarkJager wrote: »

Let me take 2 guesses as to who you work for...

Ryanair jobs are the closest to slave labour as it gets so its unlikely he works for ryanair.

TBH i'm a fan of Ryanair, yes the seats are way too small for anybody over 6 foot, they play ridiculous music when they are on time, their air hostesses are extremely unattractive, customer service is atrocious...but they are always on time, rarely lose baggage and are extremely cheap.

Without them i would never have been really drunk in Latvia, France, Germany, etc.

Dave!

I've no problems with Michael O'Leary and have never had a single problem with Ryanair ever.

I must be just really lucky

Biggins

I loved it when he started going on about the "Fcuking Greens" LOL classic stuff!
(Link for those who missed it above: http://tv3.ie/news.php?video=6378&locID=1.2.141)

He sure can let rip when he wants to and by heavens he let rip today
- even TV3 acknowledged that he gave full blast today!

Dave!

Dave! wrote: »

I've no problems with Michael O'Leary and have never had a single problem with Ryanair ever.

I must be just really lucky

me too - however - you might not be saying that on the way back from your lads weekend dying for the use of the toilet and wishing you hadn't put your last fiver into that strippers thong!!!

Dave!

Deleted User wrote: »

me too - however - you might not be saying that on the way back from your lads weekend dying for the use of the toilet and wishing you hadn't put your last fiver into that strippers thong!!!

True that, but then that would be my fault not Ryanair's

Latchy

phishcakes wrote: »

Blowjobs on ryanair long haul flights! --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfIY24BErBE

I LOL'd at that . I guess he will say anything to make headlines except unlike J Ross and R brand , he cant be suspended .

Steyr

I too love FR, and Mr O'Leary. Keep flyin and sayin it like it is!




Just a pic of mine.:D

GuanYin

On my trip to Europe and using Ryanair... you guys don't know how good you have it.

Try living in the US where we get the same level of service for 4 times the price

jimmycrackcorm

F**K te people of Swords - let them drive to the city centre or get the bus like everyone else.

Legend.

Mr Quiet

GuanYin wrote: »

On my trip to Europe and using Ryanair... you guys don't know how good you have it.

Try living in the US where we get the same level of service for 4 times the price

I feel your pain

Mr Quiet

The guy is a PR guru. Today. Basically "If people don't want to pay to use toilets thats fine, They can use the toilets and pay to get out of them instead"

Legend.

ukraine_orange

gmitStu wrote: »

Seriously, what grounds to people have to whine their holes off about Ryanair?

It's a budget airline.

If you buy a Tesco Value product do you return it if it mildly disappoints you? No, because shouldn't expect it to be of a high quality.

A Tesco Value product is relativity cheap. They don't add a €70 tax/fee on their potato gratin when you're paying for it at the checkout.

peeka

ukraine_orange wrote: »

A Tesco Value product is relativity cheap. They don't add a €70 tax/fee on their potato gratin when you're paying for it at the checkout.

wtf ? today i booked a return flight to london for next thursday

total cost 20 euro inclusive of all taxes charges etc

how can anyone gripe about that ?

johnp

andrew163 wrote: »

I wouldn't go so far as saying I've any particular hatred for them, on the outside they're just a flying bus company (a cranky, unreliable one). The food you can buy on board is actually fairly ok (had a nice breakfast thingy a short while ago) and the new line of tea tastes nice.

Hearing things like this though shows them up for what they really are - a customer-bashing monster of a company with no moral centre.

I disagree.
tbh, as far as I can recall, I've been delayed by them less than any other airline. Never had baggage lost, which has happened on other airlines.

The only issue I'd have is the crappy seats and crappy music when you land. Big deal.
Other than that, they are fantastic. I've been places I never would have before, only coz the flights costs next to nothing.

ukraine_orange

peeka wrote: »

wtf ? today i booked a return flight to london for next thursday

total cost 20 euro inclusive of all taxes charges etc

how can anyone gripe about that ?

Obviously, some routes/flights have different taxes. The €70 tax I was talking about was on my Dublin-Oslo flight last year. That didn't even get me a "hello" when I stepped on board.

First time and last time flying with Ryanair.

peeka

ukraine_orange wrote: »

Obviously, some routes/flights have different taxes. The €70 tax I was talking about was on my Dublin-Oslo flight last year. That didn't even get me a "hello" when I stepped on board.

you obviously didnt go for the "hello" option ya tight git:D

ukraine_orange

peeka wrote: »

you obviously didnt go for the "hello" option ya tight git:D

Lol. Well, it's included in the ticket price with Aer Lingus and Aer Arann! :pac:

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

General public: Airlines in Ireland are a rip off... We need a budget airline, ramble ramble.

Michael O'Leary: Right, I see a niche, I am going to offer the Irish population what they want.

General Public: I cannot believe they are charging us for all this extra stuff... This airline isn't comfortable, we have to pay for all these extras... ramble ramble ramble...

What people really want is everything for nothing. I am more than happy to pay for the cheap flights and if needs be pay for any extras, at least ryanair give me that option. How long are you on the flight exactly? Not very long... just shhh!!! and take what you pay for...

Mark200

ukraine_orange wrote: »

Lol. Well, it's included in the ticket price with Aer Lingus and Aer Arann! :pac:

Well if you want to pay more for some woman to say hello to you when you step onto the plane then that's up to you. I'll continue to pay less to fly on planes where the staff don't give a **** about me. I couldn't care less....just stick on my iPod and bring a book and the Ryanair staff can do what they want.


Anyway, I love Michael O Leary and I love Ryanair. I'm glad to see a sensible topic about them. I'd be more than happy to see Michael O Leary become a minister. He'd sort out any government department in no time and put all the gob****es in the government in their place.


Also, is there anywhere to see the full press conference by any chance?

OPENROAD

Kinley Flat Sinkhole wrote: »

Michael O'Leary: Right, I see a niche, I am going to offer the Irish population what they want.

General Public: I cannot believe they are charging us for all this extra stuff... This airline isn't comfortable, we have to pay for all these extras... ramble ramble ramble...

But then the flight is not cheap anymore with the all the extras.

AlmightyCushion

peeka wrote: »

wtf ? today i booked a return flight to london for next thursday

total cost 20 euro inclusive of all taxes charges etc

how can anyone gripe about that ?

You'll probably spend more than €20 getting to the airport. Absolute bargain. Ryanair cut out the crap other airlines offer as standard to make the flights cheaper. I have no problems with that unless I need some of that then I'll gladly pay the ryanair charge for it or use another airline. Whichever is cheaper.

Pride Fighter

He is a bit of a bollox but at least he pays his taxes. His words are more relevant than Paul 'scumbag tax dodger' Hewson aka Bono.

Zzippy

gmitStu wrote: »

I'm a student.

Seriously, what grounds to people have to whine their holes off about Ryanair?

It's a budget airline.

If you buy a Tesco Value product do you return it if it mildly disappoints you? No, because shouldn't expect it to be of a high quality.

Ah I see - you're a student!

Your opinion means fcuk all to me. Stupid thread anyway...

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

OPENROAD wrote: »

But then the flight is not cheap anymore with the all the extras.

You are not obliged to pay for the extras. Therefore, for a lot of people they would be cheaper...

I love O'Leary for his casual appearance. Same with that guy from Virgin. Dress how they feal... a real peoples person I would think...

I am getting a ryanair flight in about 7 hours. I hope I don't change my opinion of the airline

I have been left stranded by ryanair, have had problems in the past with cancellations, but paying what I pay, I already expect that from them, you know?

Xavi6

Michael O'Leary is a feckin legend and Ryanair is absolutely fantastic.

Typical of Irish people to moan about someone offering them a cheaper alternative during a recession (yes I said the 'r' word). :rolleyes:

professore

ukraine_orange wrote: »

Obviously, some routes/flights have different taxes. The €70 tax I was talking about was on my Dublin-Oslo flight last year. That didn't even get me a "hello" when I stepped on board.

First time and last time flying with Ryanair.

Good for you that you have money to waste in these times. Is the tax then Ryanair's fault ? No. It's going to nanny state Norwegians in your case, so don't blame M O'L.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Xavi6 wrote: »

Michael O'Leary is a feckin legend and Ryanair is absolutely fantastic.

Typical of Irish people to moan about someone offering them a cheaper alternative during a revolution (yes I said the 'r' word). :rolleyes:

Ah but you didn't say recession :eek:

LD 50

bluewolf wrote: »

I like germans and iphones

I like germans in iPhones....... or is it the other way around......

Time Magazine

Hazys wrote: »

Ryanair jobs are the closest to slave labour as it gets so its unlikely he works for ryanair.

"Slave" implies they're working their against their will. They all applied and accepted the jobs themselves.

And contrary to popular perception because Ryanair is so much more efficient than other airlines, their staff earn a packet more.

OPENROAD

Kinley Flat Sinkhole wrote: »

You are not obliged to pay for the extras. Therefore, for a lot of people they would be cheaper...

Very true,for some people they will be cheaper for others they will be more expensive. As i've said before people need to take all costs into account including transport costs when you get to your destination to determine if Ryanair are the cheap option for you.

DisasterIRL

I love that man!

But seriously, why not just fly aerlingus I mean they are now just as cheap and are more generous with there space and luggage, in fact the flight I booked recently was considerably cheaper than Ryanair, not to mention if I had booked two weeks earlier it would have been cheaper again.

Although to be honest never had any problems with Ryanair, as long as you a rocking a mp3/4 and a book your sorted