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I already conceded the cost point so I'll skip over all of that. I won't deny flying used to be expensive > Two orders of magnitude Haha, that's a good one. I
by switch007 2y ago
I already conceded the cost point so I'll skip over all of that. I won't deny flying used to be expensive
> Two orders of magnitude
Haha, that's a good one. I've read quite a few threads on the topic of old ticket prices on the BA FlyerTalk forum, and people with actual old tickets from and good memories of the 80s and 90s quote prices not so extreme (while still perhaps expensive by today's standards). Ryanair didn't invent competition
> single-handedly
Erm, EasyJet?
> love Ryanair
they love traveling but hate Ryanair
> I can only assume that you weren't around for the transition
I was
> It absolutely revolutionised travel within Europe
I wish the revolution was in rail. I don't think Ryanair et al has been a net benefit for society
- rsynnott 2y ago> and people with actual old tickets from and good memories of the 80s and 90s quote prices not so extreme Adjusted for inflation? > Erm, EasyJet? EasyJet was pretty much a fast-follower, arguably; same business model, but slightly later.
- carlosjobim 2y agoEvery time I flew with Ryanair it's been because the price difference has been on orders of magnitude, or at least a difference of hundreds of euros. If it wasn't for the price, why would anybody choose to fly with a worse experience?