Jonzjob Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7903656.stmProbably posted somewhere else too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 "Ultimately, we want just one in five people to check in luggage," he said. The carrier said that 97% of passengers booked online already and 75% used the internet to check in. 1 in 5 is 20%, so 80% is the target figure for on line check in. This seems a lot of money and hassle for an additional 5%.But then I don't run an airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Not having used Ryanair for a few years, it did occur to me that Internet checking in could be a problem, but I am sure someone has the answer. Internet checking in on say the outward flight should pose no problem, but it did occur to me that the inward flight could be a problem if you are without the use of the Internet whilst away for a week or more and you also do not have a laptop, netbook or an Internet café available to you.Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Baz, you have quoted my thoughts.I suppose when Ryanair put this into action they will save paying salaries to check-in staff. The majority of check-in staff I suppose will be made redundant or will not be replaced as they leave the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="Baz"]Not having used Ryanair for a few years, it did occur to me that Internet checking in could be a problem, but I am sure someone has the answer. Internet checking in on say the outward flight should pose no problem, but it did occur to me that the inward flight could be a problem if you are without the use of the Internet whilst away for a week or more and you also do not have a laptop, netbook or an Internet café available to you.Baz[/quote]I have come across this 'problem' but have found ways of overcoming this. There are very few places in the world where you can't find a telephone, just ring a friend up ( who has internet) with all your details and let them do it for you.If your trip is less that 5 days you can book-in the return before you go.I have used internet cafes, found in most towns, The Hotel and the B&B have both let me use there internet, and finally just turn up in time for airport check-in cost a couple of quid!No real problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Its not "new" news, Ryanair have been saying this for a year or so now, it might reduce the number of check in gates for the busy flights but there will still have to be one per flight, but hopefully it will cut down the queues of people checking in to the bare minimum of people with cases.EayJet have the same options and you can check in with either airline for your return journey at the same time as the outward if your trip is less than 5 days. If its longer you just find someone's computer and do it, its really not a problem for 99% of the passengers who use Ryanair/EasyJet as you have to have a computer to book the trip in the first place and they are not exactly hard to find even if you are in France for the return trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Having travelled thru East Midlands recently with Ryanair, I find it a little discomforting security wise that the security are only concerned with your luggage and no one checked out passports except for the ryanair girl at the gate as we boarded who at the same time as checking boarding card, passport was also looking to see how much hand luggage you had and whether it was the right size! No wonder we sat on the plane for over half an hour before take off as the count at the gate did not match the count on the plane!!! Still I hope the gate girl got the sack as it was my 14 year old daughter she picked on to put her case in the measuring basket!! Which brings me on to a tip; put the case in upside down as otherwise the wheels cause it not to go in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="Lollie"] Still I hope the gate girl got the sack as it was my 14 year old daughter she picked on to put her case in the measuring basket!! [/quote]That's a bit harsh isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I thought that too, but Lolie has a 'job-for-life'and can't be sacked peut-etra?I mean fancy checking that a bag is not too big to go in the overhead lockers?[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 peut-être!Yes Lollie does have a job for life, mother, wife, banker, cleaner, nurse, cook, taxi driver, amongst others ..............harsh, perhaps, but as I and my 6ft 16yr old son had exactly the same suitcases, amongst many others in the queue I suspect she went for the soft option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Most mobile phones have internet access these days so check in online shouldn't present a problem even without a computer.sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 You mean I'd have to buy a mobile phone... [:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Precisely, Clair. Another example of assumption - that one can always access the internet in some way. To me this seems like another good reason to avoid Ryanair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Oh! Just a housewife then Lollie? (for cryin out loud John duck!!! [6][6][6])If the cases were the same size then she probably thought that if one of them fitted then the other might just do as well? Besides which a 6' lad could probably have got an old fasioned cabin trunk in the frame using the engineering addage of 'don't force it, use a bigger hammer'![:)]We have what appears to be a very unusual mobile phone. It actually does what it says on the lable, makes phone calls. I have a good camera that doesn't make calls and a PC that can make calls, but doesn't take photos. We had a discussion with a salesman in Darty about the above facts and he couldn't understand why anyone would want a phone that only makes calls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thats me, just a housewife, meek and mild, but I have a phone that takes pictures, makes calls and does email!!! Anyway must go make the roast beef and yorkshire pud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="Lollie"]Thats me, just a housewife, meek and mild, but I have a phone that takes pictures, makes calls and does email!!! Anyway must go make the roast beef and yorkshire pud!![/quote] Roll on the days when the phone makes sunday dinner and we can go out and talk to people instead of texting them.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 How does the RyanAir policy of closing the flight 40 minutes before take-off work if they don't have and ticket desks to turn away those arriving late?Will late comers get turned away from the boarding gate, leaving them airside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocccie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 One can book in online 14 days before departure now, rather than 5 days ... makes life much easier .... and flying with ryanair is always pretty easy anyway [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="chocccie"]One can book in online 14 days before departure now, rather than 5 days ...[:)][/quote]Well thats even better [:D]Brill for me as I only go for short trips if I fly (mostly drive down for longer ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="sheldonrobbo"]Most mobile phones have internet access these days so check in online shouldn't present a problem even without a computer.sheldon[/quote]How do you access the net on a mobile phone? What does it cost? Why would anyone want to?Yes, I do have a mobile phone (unfortunately) and I hate the bas****, It has a camera, in fact it has two - why I have no idea. Its a Nokia N82, does that mean anything to anyone, it doesn't to me bt I suppose I'm a bit of a luddite at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Its very easy to access the net from a mobile. It costs very little. And you would probably need it if you wanted to check in online with Ryanair and didn't have access to a puter. Also your nokia n82 will have internet access.sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Why 2 cameras! Easy really, one for weekdaze and one for weekends [Www][:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="Jonzjob"]Why 2 cameras! Easy really, one for weekdaze and one for weekends [Www][:P][/quote]Stop posting and get back to removing that grout [Www]Have you tried checking in online on a mobile with that tiny screen drove me nuts and where do you put the paper in to print off the ticket [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="sheldonrobbo"]Its very easy to access the net from a mobile. It costs very little. And you would probably need it if you wanted to check in online with Ryanair and didn't have access to a puter. Also your nokia n82 will have internet access. sheldon[/quote]Having such a phone will invariably involve a contract, something I would say the vast majority of retired folk in France have absolutely no need of or desire for. Furthermore, and at the risk of sounding patronising, many would likely struggle with the technology, if they could even see the tiny screen in the first place that is [:'(]To have to have one simply to check-in with Ryanair, well....................!Excellent point about the print out teapot [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="ErnieY"]To have to have one simply to check-in with Ryanair, well....................! [/quote]It's a marketing strategy!Ryanair will be selling mobile phones from their website, to allow their customers to check in online.To allow them to print the paperwork, the customers will be offered a 12-month contract on a bluetooth-enabled mobile.Access to a printer at the terminal will be restricted to Ryanair mobile phones.Those who use their own mobile phone and printer will be offered a free sugar cube with their on-board coffee (this offer will not be available any other drink).[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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