Fly to Dublin from Stanstead

[stevec46]

Hi,
I have posted this on thye travel \ destinations page,but it might be better here.

Are Ryanair the only company that fly to Dublin from Stanstaed?The reason that I ask is that there is a lot of bad press about ryanair,so if there an alternative that might be better,no travel agent will use the.

Thanks

Steve

[Chrysaor]

Aer Lingus certainly used to fly to Dublin from Stansted.

[Buenchico]

Ryanair is the only operator currently flying from Stansted to Dublin:
http://www.stanstedairport.com/portal/page/STN %5EFlight+Information%5EDestinations+and+Airli nes/

I've flown the route several times and I've nothing but praise for Ryanair. They've got a far better punctuality record than other budget airlines and (even though I've flown with the 'big boys', like Qantas) they're definitely my favourite airline.

Ryanair only get 'bad press' from people who object to avoidable charges. For example, prior to Ryanair introducing checked baggage charges, 75% of Ryanair passengers checked bags in. Now only 45% do, because most people have realised that you don't need loads of luggage for a short break. Those that still check bags in moan like mad about having to pay, despite the fact that they still get a good deal when everything's considered. (Incidentally, on the Stansted-Dublin route it's not uncommon for nobody to take checked baggage).

Ryanair are currently offering �5 each way (with taxes paid by Ryanair) on many flights on that route.

Chris

[jno]

Unfortunately Ryanair has a whole encyclopediaful of strange and exotic rules you have to familiarise yourself with.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/2 524912/Ryanair-threatens-to-cancel-passenger-t ickets.html

[stevec46]

Thanks all, looks like I need to look at Gatwick or Heathrow.

Steve

[Buenchico]

Thanks for the reply (and the stars).

London to Dublin is such a short flight, I can't really see why anyone should be bothered about the choice of operator. (Almost as soon as the aircraft has reached its cruising height, it starts the descent on the approach into Dublin). It's just like taking a bus ride.

However, if you really want to consider other airports, here are your options:

From London City:
CityJet http://www.cityjet.com/

From Luton:
Ryanair

From Heathrow:
Aer Lingus http://www.aerlingus.com/
BMI http://www.flybmi.com/

From Gatwick:
Ryanair
BA http://www.britishairways.com/travel/country_c hoice/public/en_?countrycode=GB
Aer Lingus

Chris

[stevec46]

Thanks Chris, but the way that Ryanair are at the moment with caneclling flights etc, I don't want to cahnce using them.


Steve

[chattykathy]

They won't cancel the flight if you book on their website