Pmax2020 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66153416 How do they come back from this after the same issues last year? You’d have to be crazy to book with then these days… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sackboii Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Pmax2020 said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66153416 How do they come back from this after the same issues last year? You’d have to be crazy to book with then these days… Last used them on the 1st July on way back from Italy. It was an absolute shambles, knock-on effect from recent French ATC strikes and whatnot. Delayed 3 hours, flight absolutely packed, surrounded by screaming infants, terminal in Pisa no seating space, not even on the floor! Not really EasyJet's fault but it's the last time I'll be booking a flight with a 'budget' airline having had probably hundreds of them over the last 30 years. From now on it'll be business class only, or I'll drive. Edited July 10, 2023 by Sackboii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Sometimes airlines consolidate flights to fill all the seats on one flight, if not all seats sold on two flights...saving fuel, helps to keep the price of flights low, business decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunketh Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I refuse to fly with them any more, their continuing behaviour is just validation of that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkey Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 The trains are a shambles , always on strike or have engineering work unable to provide a 7 day service . Every holiday season there is some issue with the ferries or the planes either at border issues or someone is on strike. Welcome to the modern world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Ferry, but all seem to be french ferries now Brittany ferries or on the shuttle.......driving can be a good alternative, but need the extra time, flights are the only alternative when only got one or two weeks holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I don't use budget airlines. Ryan air easyjet 🤣 i would rather gaffer tape my bag to my back and walk to my destination. Ryan running a fleet of death traps renamed to 737-8200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainb Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, clarkey said: The trains are a shambles , always on strike or have engineering work unable to provide a 7 day service . Every holiday season there is some issue with the ferries or the planes either at border issues or someone is on strike. Welcome to the modern world Took me 4.5hours to get train from Sheffield to London yesterday. Standing most of that way also. 97 quid. Never again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, longgone said: I don't use budget airlines. Ryan air easyjet 🤣 i would rather gaffer tape my bag to my back and walk to my destination. Ryan running a fleet of death traps renamed to 737-8200 Ryanair do use max aircraft.......very safe now. Have no problem with Ryanair....... brilliant affordable service imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, winkie said: Ryanair do use max aircraft.......very safe now. Have no problem with Ryanair....... brilliant affordable service imo. Add travel cost to the airport. No saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, longgone said: Add travel cost to the airport. No saving. Share with a friend......all should be happy to help each other out, make a trip out of it....often carparking at airport is many times higher than the cost of a return flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, winkie said: Share with a friend......all should be happy to help each other out, make a trip out of it....often carparking at airport is many times higher than the cost of a return flight. £1.75 to heathrow for me Why would i want to park if it costs many times more than the flight cost 😂 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, longgone said: £1.75 to heathrow for me Why would i want to park if it costs many times more than the flight cost 😂 Lol Half an hour drive.....nothing if someone drops you off/picks you up....... reciprocal arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, winkie said: Half an hour drive.....nothing if someone drops you off/picks you up....... reciprocal arrangement. Stanstead is a vile place to get to and a road toll. Gatwick is not much cheaper not worth the effort most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sackboii Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Flying in general is a PITA and barely worth the effort. Or maybe I’ve had my fill and just won’t be doing it much more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Takes longer to get your bag back and through customs than actually in the air.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, longgone said: Stanstead is a vile place to get to and a road toll. Gatwick is not much cheaper not worth the effort most of the time. Not letting on what airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, winkie said: Not letting on what airport. Luton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, longgone said: Luton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, winkie said: I hope the water was from majorca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunketh Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 18 hours ago, longgone said: Add travel cost to the airport. No saving. Taxi to airport. 15 quid. pick up from airport. Free from in laws. win win. I really don’t mind Ryanair, you get what you pay for and on a 2 1/2 hour flight the extras are irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 18 hours ago, winkie said: Ferry, but all seem to be french ferries now Brittany ferries or on the shuttle.......driving can be a good alternative, but need the extra time, flights are the only alternative when only got one or two weeks holiday. We always use the ferry as we are usually away for a few months and need the car, fully loaded with stuff of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bruce Banner said: We always use the ferry as we are usually away for a few months and need the car, fully loaded with stuff of course. Do you still have the boat? I have used the ferry taking the car to both France and Spain.....driving on the continent is very relaxed, motorways very good condition.....camping is very popular, outside tourist areas can get very cheap accomodation......once stayed at the campsite in Paris, bus stop outside straight into Paris and euro Disney, an alternative holiday if got kids with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancTom Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 19 hours ago, captainb said: Took me 4.5hours to get train from Sheffield to London yesterday. Standing most of that way also. 97 quid. Never again Glad I moved south. The trains are a revelation after experiencing northern companies. Air conditioning, wifi that actually works and can always get a seat (because there are so many carriages). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButter Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 20 hours ago, Sackboii said: Flying in general is a PITA and barely worth the effort. Or maybe I’ve had my fill and just won’t be doing it much more.. Agreed. But to be fair, I don't much like even leaving the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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