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Are you saying that if you pay extra when your purchase your seat to decide where you want to sit you will not have to "checkin" online 48 hours before the flight? I have always just checked in online when receiving the prompting email from them, but if the email doesn't arrive on time, as the OP says happened to him .... that would be easy.Just flown to Spain and back with Ryanair and I can confirm the method @simeon explained works well. Buy allocated seats and sort out the check in for both flights before you leave. Little stress.
Sorry to be picking but what do you mean by "sort everything out and check in before you leave"? They don't let you check in just after purchasing the ticket, but only a couple of days before the flight. No?What I am saying is that if you sort everything out and check in before you leave then you will not forget to check in when walking and everything is sorted.
Are you saying that if you pay extra when your purchase your seat to decide where you want to sit you will not have to "checkin" online 48 hours before the flight?
Thank you for clarifying, I did not realise this was the case.If you pay the extra charge to choose a specific seat at the time of booking - up to 60 days in advance of the flight - then there is no need for any further check-in. You are given an allocated seat number and can print a boarding pass immediately.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/usefu...rview/Priority-boarding-allocated-seating#0-0
Thank you for clarifying, I did not know that.Anemone - they let you check in well before if you book a seat (you pay a little extra).
Ryanair terms - Online check-in opens 60 days before each scheduled flight departure time for customers who purchase an allocated seat. Customers can be allocated a seat free of charge if they check-in online between 4 days and 2 hours before each booked flight.
If you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
Personally, I like the overbooking, as long as the airlines ask for volunteers to be bumped and raise the compensation high enough to attract the volunteers. My family of 5 traveled from Vancouver to Europe twice for free by doing this, with hotel and meal vouchers as well. They were great adventures and my now-grown kids still look for those opportunities. There are such cheap air travel options these days that something has to be sacrificed!'This overbooking policy seems like fraud to me.'
Yes...low cost carriers. Happy for the price but I was surprised by a recent experience I had with Iberia Air. It's very important that you check in online as soon as it is possible to do so for your flight and get that boarding pass and seat assignment! I had multi connections in my journey to Santiago and couldn't check in online for the Iberia, Madrid to Santiago leg before I left home.
When I tried to check in during two following layovers, I couldn't get on the website. When I arrived in Madrid, 2 hours before my Iberia flight, I checked in at a kiosk and was given a standby boarding pass and was ultimately bumped off the flight at the gate. Iberia overbooks considerably - there were about 25 people with paid tickets who could not get on that flight.
I did ultimately get compensated with an overnight hotel room, meal vouchers, transport from and to the airport, and 250 euro. Grateful for that but it was a very confusing almost 3 hour chaotic process getting the compensation - waiting in lines and getting shuffled to different customer service counters. I was given a flight out the next morning but it altered the plans for the start of my camino which all things considered wasn't as bad as some other folks I talked to who were missing family events that were happening that evening.
This overbooking policy seems like fraud to me. In booking and purchasing a ticket you enter into a contract that should be honoured. It is also extremely tough on the front line employees who aren't responsible for making the policy. The anger and abuse that I witnessed being directed toward them must be incredibly stressful to deal with daily.
Personally, I like the overbooking, as long as the airlines ask for volunteers to be bumped
I think this is the video you mean. A little warning: not for those easily offended by ripe language! And Ryanair isn't mentioned anywhere in the song. I can't imagine why you would think they were the airline Dillie Keane had in mind... .I don't know how to post the link, but google the YouTube video of Cheap Flights by Fascinating Aida. It's a nice summary of all the pitfalls that can await you when flying Ryanair.
Rules are different depending on where you are from. Non EU people need paper.Last summer when I flew with Ryanair out of TSF (Treviso, Italy) to London Stansted I did have printed boarding pass but the confirmation on my smart phone was enough. Even more so on return from Santiago through Madrid to Venice when they just asked for my passport and that was it. Was I just lucky?
I don't know how common this is with other budget airlines but with Ryanair you cannot check in at the airport without paying a fee of currently 50 EUR! This is easily more than you paid for your ticket. There are no Ryanair check-in machines at the airports (or has this changed?). You cannot check-in at the Ryanair counters (unless you pay your 50 EUR). This may come as a surprise if you are not used to it and did not check in online as many people do nowadays routinely, of course.
Note: there are different rules if you purchased a more expensive ticket.
My sister and I left SdeC at 3:30am to get to the airport for our 6:30am flight to Madrid. Other than being dead dog tired, we had no probs with Ryanair and in fact had a lovely ride. Isn't it great how you can get fresh squeezed O.J. in a real glass and cafe con leche in a coffee mug while waiting for your flight?If you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
Not at airport prices. Talk about a reality check as a welcome back to the rat race.Isn't it great how you can get fresh squeezed O.J. in a real glass and cafe con leche in a coffee mug while waiting for your flight?
Hi Paintboy2. I had problems with Ryan Air two year ago. Was flying out of Santiago. They would not issue me with a boarding pass electronically. The Help Desk told me that as I had a New Zealand Passport, not a Euro Passport, I would have to go to the Airport the day before and pay to get a boarding pass. The booth was not open and my flight the next day was very early. I wasted hours trying to sort it out and was stressed that I would not be able to fly. I certainly would not use Ryan Air again.If you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
I think those not on an EU passport have to print theor boarding pass at the latest 48 hours before the flight, making it a nightmare for those not planning on staying in Santiago for 2 days before flying out. Not many opportunities to print two stages before getting to Santiago.They would not issue me with a boarding pass electronically. The Help Desk told me that as I had a New Zealand Passport, I would have to go to the Airport the day before and pay to get a boarding pass. The booth was not open and my flight the next day was very early.
how could this be fraud? They ended up paying you €250 in compensation. You get what you pay for. Why do we expect 5* service when we pay a pittance for it?
Yes, as a non-Eu passport holder you do need to print your boarding pass 48hrs in advance. The problem was, Ryan Air wouldn't issue a boarding pass, making it impossible to print it. Oh, the joys of living down under.I think those not on an EU passport have to print theor boarding pass at the latest 48 hours before the flight, making it a nightmare for those not planning on staying in Santiago for 2 days before flying out. Not many opportunities to print two stages before getting to Santiago.
fair enough..... From that understanding, id agreeI don't expect 5* service nor is this about the compensation. Iberia knowingly re-sold something that they had already sold to me. Or perhaps...they sold something to me that they had already sold to someone else. Either way...this is a fraudulent practice.
Yes...low cost carriers. Happy for the price but I was surprised by a recent experience I had with Iberia Air. It's very important that you check in online as soon as it is possible to do so for your flight and get that boarding pass and seat assignment! I had multi connections in my journey to Santiago and couldn't check in online for the Iberia, Madrid to Santiago leg before I left home.
When I tried to check in during two following layovers, I couldn't get on the website. When I arrived in Madrid, 2 hours before my Iberia flight, I checked in at a kiosk and was given a standby boarding pass and was ultimately bumped off the flight at the gate. Iberia overbooks considerably - there were about 25 people with paid tickets who could not get on that flight.....
Yes...low cost carriers. Happy for the price but I was surprised by a recent experience I had with Iberia Air. It's very important that you check in online as soon as it is possible to do so for your flight and get that boarding pass and seat assignment! I had multi connections in my journey to Santiago and couldn't check in online for the Iberia, Madrid to Santiago leg before I left home.
When I tried to check in during two following layovers, I couldn't get on the website. When I arrived in Madrid, 2 hours before my Iberia flight, I checked in at a kiosk and was given a standby boarding pass and was ultimately bumped off the flight at the gate. Iberia overbooks considerably - there were about 25 people with paid tickets who could not get on that flight.
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Hi William, I have a question - thanks in advance for helping me if you can. My first Camino is coming up in Sept. I'm flying on a 6:30 am Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Santiago. I've purchased the early boarding option but not the seat assignment option, thinking that early boarding was a smart way to get on the plane first, store my carry on, and get a good random seat. Or.... am I wrong?Anemone - they let you check in well before if you book a seat (you pay a little extra).
Ryanair terms - Online check-in opens 60 days before each scheduled flight departure time for customers who purchase an allocated seat. Customers can be allocated a seat free of charge if they check-in online between 4 days and 2 hours before each booked flight.
@Maggie From DetroitHi William, I have a question - thanks in advance for helping me if you can. My first Camino is coming up in Sept. I'm flying on a 6:30 am Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Santiago. I've purchased the early boarding option but not the seat assignment option, thinking that early boarding was a smart way to get on the plane first, store my carry on, and get a good random seat. Or.... am I wrong?
I also got caught with this 50E feeIf you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
If you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
I am not surprised by Ryan Air, but I am a bit surprised by Iberia Express. We had a very positive experience with Iberia Express both ways between Madrid and Santiago. I guess we must have abided by the rules.Yes...low cost carriers. Happy for the price but I was surprised by a recent experience I had with Iberia Air. It's very important that you check in online as soon as it is possible to do so for your flight and get that boarding pass and seat assignment! I had multi connections in my journey to Santiago and couldn't check in online for the Iberia, Madrid to Santiago leg before I left home.
When I tried to check in during two following layovers, I couldn't get on the website. When I arrived in Madrid, 2 hours before my Iberia flight, I checked in at a kiosk and was given a standby boarding pass and was ultimately bumped off the flight at the gate. Iberia overbooks considerably - there were about 25 people with paid tickets who could not get on that flight.
I did ultimately get compensated with an overnight hotel room, meal vouchers, transport from and to the airport, and 250 euro. Grateful for that but it was a very confusing almost 3 hour chaotic process getting the compensation - waiting in lines and getting shuffled to different customer service counters. I was given a flight out the next morning but it altered the plans for the start of my camino which all things considered wasn't as bad as some other folks I talked to who were missing family events that were happening that evening.
This overbooking policy seems like fraud to me. In booking and purchasing a ticket you enter into a contract that should be honoured. It is also extremely tough on the front line employees who aren't responsible for making the policy. The anger and abuse that I witnessed being directed toward them must be incredibly stressful to deal with daily.
Yes, as a non-Eu passport holder you do need to print your boarding pass 48hrs in advance. The problem was, Ryan Air wouldn't issue a boarding pass, making it impossible to print it. Oh, the joys of living down under.
I made the mistake of flying Ryan Air from Lisbon to Naples after our Camino, booking with them is like dancing through a mine field. It's expensive and very difficult. They are a third world organisation with absolutely NO customer service. I guess I just grateful we actually flewIf you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
I meant "check in" as in getting your boarding card but I learnt through this thread that non-EU/non-EEA passport holders have to drop by the Ryanair Visa/Document check desk in addition to that, and with their paper boarding card in hand. That's a bit unusual, isn't it?
Well, you have chosen the direct flight. Was it really so expensive? Also time consuming? I don't want to advocate Ryanair but I fly with them frequently and never had a problem. But I did read the terms thoughI made the mistake of flying Ryan Air from Lisbon to Naples after our Camino, booking with them is like dancing through a mine field. It's expensive and very difficult. They are a third world organisation with absolutely NO customer service. I guess I just grateful we actually flew
Having just found this thread my head is spinning a bit, so please make allowances if I'm repeating something that's been said somewhere above..And make sure you print your tickets. My son and I finished the Camino and were flying out of Madrid. We had checked in online and I had downloaded our tickets on my phone. Ryan Air refused to accept the tkts on my phone and we were forced to pay 30 euros each to have Ryan Air print our tickets or be bumped from the flight. Total rip off.
Again, not unless you are from the EU.With smart phones one can use digital boarding pass at many airports with most airlines now.
Maybe that is the case with RyanAir, but not necessarily otherwise. I used my smart phone digital Iberia Express boarding pass in both Madrid and Santiago with no issues whatsoever, and I am not from the EU.Again, not unless you are from the EU.
I've printed my RyanAir boarding pass on 8.5x11 paper at home before leaving the US, and not had a problem which them accepting it.... Wonder if they will take an 8.5x11 from North Americans who don't use A4 at home so can't print their boarding pass before leaving home. The devil is in the details.
I am thibking it may just be a matter of time before they crack down on that as well to squeeze a few € out of us for having the wrong paper size.I've printed my RyanAir boarding pass on 8.5x11 paper at home before leaving the US, and not had a problem which them accepting it.
But aren't we discussing Ryan Air here?Maybe that is the case with RyanAir, but not necessarily otherwise. I used my smart phone digital Iberia Express boarding pass in both Madrid and Santiago with no issues whatsoever, and I am not from the EU.
An embedded video was attached above but this is the link to the video on youtube:I don't know how to post the link, but google the YouTube video of Cheap Flights by Fascinating Aida. It's a nice summary of all the pitfalls that can await you when flying Ryanair.
Personally, I guess I prefer to think positively.I am thibking it may just be a matter of time before they crack down on that as well to squeeze a few € out of us for having the wrong paper size.
And I enjoy a bit of irony and humour.Personally, I guess I prefer to think positively.
Buen Camino, Anemone.
Terry
Hi William, I have a question - thanks in advance for helping me if you can. My first Camino is coming up in Sept. I'm flying on a 6:30 am Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Santiago. I've purchased the early boarding option but not the seat assignment option, thinking that early boarding was a smart way to get on the plane first, store my carry on, and get a good random seat. Or.... am I wrong?
If you have pre-purchased seats on Ryan Air be advised that you MUST confirm and check in online at least 2 hours before your flight or they will not honor your tickets unless you pay them an additional 50€ each. If you are flying out on the 6:30am flight you won't be able to check in prior to the 2 hour deadline because the ticket counter won't be open that early. They will tell you that they emailed and texted reminders but mine never came through until after I landed in Madrid. I hope this helps those who follow me.
Took Ryan air this past year from Ireland! Do read the fine print! If you are not an EU member you have to have your preprinted boarding pass STAMPED ...otherwise you will be denied boarding. This can only be done before you go through security! It is clearly stated on their website as is the need to have boarding pass prior to arrival at the airport in Dublin unless you want to pay the penalty! The personnel at check- in were terrific and helpful!
Re an electronic boarding pass on RyanAir - that's ok IF you have a passport from a European country - but READ THE LARGE PRINT ALL THE WAY THRU!! If you have a US passport (and probably from other non- European countries) you MUST PRINT A PAPER BOARDING PASS!!! Don't ask why, just follow the rules. If you have purchased a seat (which costs from €2 - €6 each) you can check in and print your boarding pass from 30 (thirty) days prior to flight time!! If you READ the rules carefully, you will know when you buy your ticket what the rules are. I fly Ryan air on VERY GOOD prices and find them fast and efficient! I have no commercial interest in RyanAir. Good luck. Buen Camino!
Terry
Edit- read the rules each time you book a ticket - same advice when buying tkts from all airlines - rules can change.
Its no different to any other company, as long as you play by their rules (it's their a airline) all is good.Never flown Ryan Air - hopefully will never have the experience that others above have had.
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