Nervous flyier travelling on Ryanair?

Volha

Hello, all. I booked a ticket and now Im afraid to fly with Ryanair. I read they save fuel while take off and landing and some more things that make me feel I should not buy that ticket. They reduce speed to save fuel. Cant help myself thinking it is not safe to fly with ryanair, they try to save money but what about safety? I read pilots go to work even if they sick, emploees are not treated well at ryanair, etc.
Any opinios and your expereince with ryanair maybe will help me to relax a little bit. Do you trust this airline? Im very nervous flier

RianF2

Ryanair has the best safety record mainly because they are too cheap to lose a plane. But seriously, you're grand. Just don't buy any food or drink on the flight unless you want to give up an arm, a leg and your first born child.

kierank01

i'm sure they'd be too tight to pay out if they failed to meet safety regulations

kierank01

RianF2 wrote: »

Ryanair has the best safety record mainly because they are too cheap to lose a plane. But seriously, you're grand. Just don't buy any food or drink on the flight unless you want to give up an arm, a leg and your first born child.

their lottery tickets are fantastic value, though...

GBX

Volha wrote: »

Hello, all. I booked a ticket and now Im afraid to fly with Ryanair. I read they save fuel while take off and landing and some more things that make me feel I should not buy that ticket. They reduce speed to save fuel. Cant help myself thinking it is not safe to fly with ryanair, they try to save money but what about safety? I read pilots go to work even if they sick, emploees are not treated well at ryanair, etc.
Any opinios and your expereince with ryanair maybe will help me to relax a little bit. Do you trust this airline? Im very nervous flier

101.4 million flew with Ryanair last year. They have a fantastic record. Who told you these things? A credible source or just hearsay and somebody trying to make you even more nervous about flying.

grimm2005

As everyone else has said they have an unblemished safety record and I don't think that's going to change with your flight. I fly with them several times a year and have never had any issues. Enjoy your trip and don't let people who don't know what they're talking about get inside your head

12Phase

They've also got a very young fleet as they don't see any value for money in maintaining aging aircraft and they require very high fuel efficiency.

martinsvi

Volha wrote: »

Hello, all. I booked a ticket and now Im afraid to fly with Ryanair. I read they save fuel while take off and landing and some more things that make me feel I should not buy that ticket. They reduce speed to save fuel. Cant help myself thinking it is not safe to fly with ryanair, they try to save money but what about safety? I read pilots go to work even if they sick, emploees are not treated well at ryanair, etc.
Any opinios and your expereince with ryanair maybe will help me to relax a little bit. Do you trust this airline? Im very nervous flier

saving fuel is not a bad thing. Yes, they do follow a certain cost index which is then controlled by a flight management computer, but there's nothing dangerous about it. All airlines do it. They still have to carry their minimum reserve fuel etc, so there's nothing to worry about

Pilots don't go to work sick, that's nonsense. You've ever tried flying with sinuses blocked? The pain is just out of this world and you could end up with a ruptured ear drum, no one want's that. As for training, again, Ryanair safety record speaks for itself

you're absolutely fine, enjoy your trip and stop worrying too much

bluestrattos

My problem with Ryanair, isn't much from a mechanical perspective (that comes second), but from a human perspective. You've two people flying a plane, with a very dodgy work policy/contract, and responsibilities like bills, family, whatever.
If any of you ever bother to watch "Aircrash investigations" you'll notice that the human factor is quite important.
Personally I prefer, a pilot concentrated in flying a plane, rather a pilot wondering how much he will get and if it will be enough to cover his responsibilities.

Volha

I read all that information on the internet. Some customers were not happy at all with their service. Some tickets are cheap but as I booked for june and july the tickets are not cheap at all, they are expencive. But ryanair have direct flights. I hope my expereince will be positive. Im very afraid of flying, I know it is silly but cant relax and enjoy it.

listermint

Volha wrote: »

I read all that information on the internet. Some customers were not happy at all with their service. Some tickets are cheap but as I booked for june and july the tickets are not cheap at all, they are expencive. But ryanair have direct flights. I hope my expereince will be positive. Im very afraid of flying, I know it is silly but cant relax and enjoy it.

The have more planes flying in the skies than most airlines in the world.

They are in the top 3 carriers in the world in terms of passenger numbers.

Their safety record speaks for itself.

Their Planes are some of the newest out there.

There is nothing to fear with the Airline other than the garish yellow colour on some of their flying stock.

That and legroom.

But from a safety perspective you are fine. Have a Beer, bring some music to listen to or a movie on a tablet.

Oh and enjoy the destination have fun on your holiday.

martinsvi

bluestrattos wrote: »

My problem with Ryanair, isn't much from a mechanical perspective (that comes second), but from a human perspective. You've two people flying a plane, with a very dodgy work policy/contract, and responsibilities like bills, family, whatever.
If any of you ever bother to watch "Aircrash investigations" you'll notice that the human factor is quite important.
Personally I prefer, a pilot concentrated in flying a plane, rather a pilot wondering how much he will get and if it will be enough to cover his responsibilities.

ryanair contracts are actually one of the better ones. Yes, they are not paid as generous as the old flag carriers, like BA, Lufthansa or Aer Lingus, but the pay isn't all that bad and most importantly the roster is pretty solid if you compare for the likes of Wizz air or Turkish airlines

_Brian

Ryanair operate on tight budgets and so use every trick to save money.
This doesn't mean that safety is being compromised, just that they are operating cleverly.

They took the airline business and applied proper management techniques to reduce costs and overheads and in doing that have forced other airlines to do the same. They revolutionised the whole industry.

Like or loathe them, they made made travel affordable.


Before Ryanair airlines charged an arm and a leg for travel to cover up for their inefficiency in operations. They couldn't be bothered taking on airport charges, baggage handlers, ground crews so they paid them loads and charged the passengers even more. Roll on a hard nosed **** like OLeary who would challenge his mother over a euro and he made huge progress.
I'd say he's a **** to work for though and I hate to see him opening his mouth on any subject, but I respect his business abilities.

kierank01

bluestrattos wrote: »

My problem with Ryanair, isn't much from a mechanical perspective (that comes second), but from a human perspective. You've two people flying a plane, with a very dodgy work policy/contract, and responsibilities like bills, family, whatever.
If any of you ever bother to watch "Aircrash investigations" you'll notice that the human factor is quite important.
Personally I prefer, a pilot concentrated in flying a plane, rather a pilot wondering how much he will get and if it will be enough to cover his responsibilities.

I was in Lisbon a couple of months ago, flew with ryanair...when I got to my accommodation, there were some (10-15) ryanair cabin crew meeting, they all seemed to be in good form, some of them started to chat to me, I had a Valentino Rossi cap on, we were also talking about my luggage, a bicycle box, they seemed oblivious to the fact that MOL wanted to shoot me, all very relaxed, jovial, didn't seem that they were worried about the price of bread.

If you looked at the 'aircrash investigations' of any industry, you'd be too scared to get out of bed in the morning, if you were able to work up enough courage to get into the bed in the first place.

Jayop

One thing you won't see on any episode of aircraft investigations is a Ryanair plane.

Car99

Excellent maintenance schedule and staff on a very new fleet of tried and trusted B737 Aircraft with well paid flight deck crew who for the most part love flying. Relax enjoy the trip , you're in safe hands. Remember nobody involved in the operation of your flight wants anything but an uneventful flight just like you.

duskyjoe

They are tops in my opinion. Safety record and standards up with the best.

Long Time Lurker

Jayop wrote: »

One thing you won't see on any episode of aircraft investigations is a Ryanair plane.

No that'll be the Daily mail

Moocifer

I regularly fly with Ryan air and I've always found them grand. Often they even land earlier than expected which is great. Last time I flew with them there were not one but two medical emergencies on board. The staff were excellent and the flight was diverted with no fuss or panic to allow both to get treatment.

I really can't fault them at all.

JCX BXC

European regulations are quite strict, ensuring that all airlines are extremely safe.

Airlines like Air France are much more dangerous, but still extremely safe. Its like stating that your house is bigger than your neighbours, exclusively because your windows are slightly narrower.

The daily mail, Joe.ie are all scare mongering, attempting to grab readers with exaggeration and shock horror headlines. Like for example when there's a go around due to weather, the daily mail might run a "TERRYIFING MOMENT PILOT DECIDES NOT TO LAND PLANE FEET FROM RUNWAY" every week or two, when realistically this is something that occurs hundreds of times daily throughout the world.

Ryanair are probably one of, if not the safest airline in the world.

Wanderer2010

As others have said, their safety record is excellent and as long as you at prepared to trade comfort for price and put up with the odd annoying stag crowd or grumpy attendant then you pretty much get exactly what it says in the tin- cheap no frills flights all over Europe.
<snip> unsubstantiated rant removed
TL DR great airline to fly with, wouldn't work there for all the tea in China!

MayoAreMagic

And what pilot is going to fly these planes where they are putting their own lives at risk numerous times a day, every day, by cutting proper procedure on every flight, simply because Michael O'Leary wants him/her to?
What staff is going to work it with that going on?

If you believe that you'd believe anything.

Stojkovic

I never fly RyanAir because none of their planes have falangies.

Accident waiting to happen if you ask me.

JCX BXC

Stojkovic wrote: »

I never fly RyanAir because none of their planes have falangies.

Accident waiting to happen if you ask me.

Just state it hysterically before takeoff and they'll put them on.

(For those who actually think were being serious, its a friends reference)

Cessna_Pilot

Stojkovic wrote: »

I never fly RyanAir because none of their planes have falangies.

Accident waiting to happen if you ask me.

They actually do have them, well one. On the right. It's the left one that's missing across the fleet.

martinsvi

what's a falangie?

Cessna_Pilot

martinsvi wrote: »

what's a falangie?

A childish reference to an ongoing joke in the old tv series Friends!

Actually spelt Phalangie

sKeith

Volha wrote: »

Any opinios and your expereince with ryanair maybe will help me to relax a little bit. Do you trust this airline? Im very nervous flier

I've flown with them a few times. They are great, and the harder you pedal the faster the plane goes!

keith16

It's very clear from listening to ATC that Ryanair pilots take their jobs with all of the seriousness deserved.

Have to laugh at race to the bottom bollox.

Go on to flight radar, filter for Ryanair and look at the sheer number of flights they have in the sky right now. It's like that all day every day. And never a sniff of an incident with them. Their safety record is impeccable.

HiJacques

I trust Ryanair more than any airline. People distrust them so much that they can't make a mistake.

A mistake by Ryanair will lose your patience at worst.

Volha

<snipped> I m a very nervous flyer, I avoided flying for 4 years but I must fly now and Im very unhappy about that. It doesnt matter what airline I use I will be the same, unfortunately. I do not mind what statistic says...

cml387

Volha wrote: »

<snipped>I m a very nervous flyer, I avoided flying for 4 years but I must fly now and Im very unhappy about that. It doesnt matter what airline I use I will be the same, unfortunately. I do not mind what statistic says...

In fairness if you have aerophobia it is a well recognised and serious condition which you really need professional help to overcome.


No amount of reassurance will help and aerophobes have a tendency to concentrate obsessively on what might go wrong.

tricky D

Mod note: If you suspect a poster of trolling use the Report Post function instead of responding which is almost as bad. I've removed some OT posts and edited a few more to try to clean up this thread. I've also closed it until the local mods have a look and decide what to do.

To answer the OP, Ryanair's safety record is exemplary so there is pretty much nothing to fear.

Tenger

I think Tricky D has dealt with this perfectly. OP you have gotten the answer you looked for. The Ryanair safety record speaks for itself, they are statistically speaking among the safest airlines in the world. From what you posted you would be nervous regardless of the airline you are travelling with. You're thread was unfortunately titled. Hopefully the 'proper' responses here have gone someway to calming you a little.
Something is always say to nervous flyers is that dont be embarrassed to be a nervous flyer. Admit it, tell the crew. Watch them, they take 2,4,sometimes 6 flights per day. I have no idea how many miles I flown flown at this point in my life.
Thread closed. If the OP has any other question direct them to Squawk as you CFIT.