Ryanair - new 'hidden' charges (Ryanair)

Member Name: jeremyholt

Product:	Ryanair
Date:	06/03/04 (238 review reads)
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Advantages: very cheap

Disadvantages: no seat allocation

OK so they are not hidden, but not very obvious, especially if you have used Ryanair before. I can't argue that the value for money is exceptional and that I have been very pleased with my last journey to Sweden for less that £10/head return - unbeatable.

HOWEVER! with my latest booking, I did not read the small print on the new credit card surcharges vs direct debit charges and found that my trip was £24 more expensive because I paid by credit card.

You can pay 10p per minute to phone the call centre and listen to recorded advertising message (grrr) for a while before they (very politely) let you know that you can't chose a different payment method if you have already made the purchase.

I wholeheartedly recommend Ryanair as a great & cheap way to travel, but if you are a total tightwad like me, chose your payment method carefully and save even more money.

PS I wish they'd get rid of the irritating expedia pop-ups on this site! that's someone I won't be buying from (double grrr)

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