TheAnvil 0 #1 April 9, 2006 I'm going to be in Europe this summer and was thinking about flying about a bit instead of going by rail. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 April 9, 2006 Haven't flown them, but the one thing I have heard from friends who have is ... travel light. The fares are cheap but their baggage allowance is TIGHT and they will ding you on extra baggage costs. But then you're bringing Vinny-sized clothes so your bags should be lighter than average. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #3 April 9, 2006 ryanair is awesome really cheap seats..Bunch of drunks on the flight thoughhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 April 9, 2006 Yes (Stanstead to Granada) - They are CHEAP, no frills BUT are real sticklers for baggage allowance... I even take my reserve out of my paraglider harness and take it as hand luggage - Seriously!! . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 April 9, 2006 We flew it last summer and didn't read the small print about the baggage limits. They are serious about their rules. We had to pay an extra $300 for baggage that was within the limits on American for our ride home. We would have been better off buying a seat for our luggage!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #6 April 9, 2006 Very cheap (flew London to Dinard France) but I agree with the baggage claim, no pun intended, mentioned above. EasyJet is another European regional company that is very inexpensive. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #7 April 9, 2006 bet you had to but 2 seats Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #8 April 9, 2006 Hey i am out of whisky need another shipment..lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #9 April 9, 2006 Hey vinny, if you can get your fat ass up to blackpool you can fly to barcelona for about 10 dollar round trip..http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/ Let me know and i may even get you a place to crash for the night Mum and sister are off limits though. You welcome to the granmother. She hasn't had a good seeing to in yearshttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #10 April 9, 2006 well you will be in uk soon enough so suck it up and just breath the fumes from your empty bottle Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #11 April 9, 2006 may 19th-28th hey were flying to Girona i believe the 22nd you wanna come with?http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #12 April 10, 2006 do a search here. They modified their carry on baggage allowance and added a surcharge for checked baggage. this was only a few weeks ago so it should be easy to find.------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #13 April 10, 2006 I dont know why most peopel on the flights are doing ciggy runshttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenaswampjumper 0 #14 April 10, 2006 QuoteBunch of drunks on the flight though you would of course know this FIRST HAND!!!!! till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygurl 0 #15 April 10, 2006 EasyJet is better. As for the drunks on the flight... it was me. ________________________________________ "One out of every four American's are suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #16 April 10, 2006 Am in Spain at the moment and flew out with Ryanair. Probably wont bother again. They are cheap if you book a long way in advance but they add lots of extras on so check the full price for comparison before you confirm. They are very tight on baggage limits , only 1 item of hand baggage, unlike Easyjet who let you have a bag, a handbag and a dutyfree bag and a laptop. But if you can fly light and book early do it.I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regan1990 0 #17 April 10, 2006 i use them a lot. From UK but work in Spain, so its ideal for me to nip backwards and forwards for visits to friends and family. So, book in advance, cheap as chips, stick under 15kgs baggage, pack some sandwiches, got on the plane, read your book, get off the plane.... Not really sure what else you need... If you want pretty staff and atentive service with a meal thrown in, book BA for 300 quid, if you want to just get there and back for 30 quid, well the choice is yours. You get what you pay for Im happy -------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #18 April 10, 2006 you just looking for another mule Heeehaaaaw Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBounce 0 #19 April 10, 2006 QuoteI'm going to be in Europe this summer and was thinking about flying about a bit instead of going by rail. Yep, Ryanair are the El Cheapo option, particularly if you plan ahead. _This_ is their baggage allowance info. So where you gonna be, and when and are you gonna jump over here? Huh? Huh? I might even take back what I said about tequila being evil. Gavin Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. If you don't take it out and use it, its going to rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #20 April 10, 2006 Thanks, everyone. Much appreciated. I'll be travelling w/my father and brother on a tight schedule. Not sure if I'll be able to jump or not. HOPE so! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites