THE 'ONE' TO WATCH: Ryanair row with BBC erupts over Panorama investigation

[neptuna, norwich]

[Neil Down, Southampton]

[Neil Down, Southampton]

Just as we thought

Having now watched the Panorama programme it turned out Mr O'Leary was as tricky as he was expected to be. There are no flies on this man; you can't even see where they've been.

That man is so tyrannical, made worse because his facade reads smiles and affability. You can see how he has managed to run his Kingdom so effectively but I wonder how many of us could even contemplate living with that kind of despotic attitude, I certainly do not believe that he is one to be admired....Neil

[Solent Richard, Lee on the Solent]

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Having now watched the Panorama programme it turned out Mr O'Leary was as tricky as he was expected to be. There are no flies on this man; you can't even see where they've been.

That man is so tyrannical, made worse because his facade reads smiles and affability. You can see how he has managed to run his Kingdom so effectively but I wonder how many of us could even contemplate living with that kind of despotic attitude, I certainly do not believe that he is one to be admired....Neil

I watched this Panorama as well. I'm no lover of either Ryanair (surely no Grills passengers would contemplate them (says he with tongue in cheek)) or the BBC. Indeed, the programme was a sad reflection on the increasingly poor journalism now produced by what was once the BBC's flagship of current affairs.
Hang on Neil, whats this to do with cruising?

[Neil Down, Southampton]

Ryanair/cruising

Hang on Neil, whats this to do with cruising?

Unfortunately there are cruise passengers who take the risk of using Ryanair to get to their cruise. Neither you or I would consider it but the magnetism of "cheap" flights irrespective of the risk is daunting. Regards. ....Neil

[Solent Richard, Lee on the Solent]

Imagine

Unfortunately there are cruise passengers who take the risk of using Ryanair to get to their cruise. Neither you or I would consider it but the magnetism of "cheap" flights irrespective of the risk is daunting. Regards. ....Neil

[matt_hosk, Shoreham by Sea]

If you want to fly but don't want to use Ryanair, use a competitor airline and don't give Ryanair a penny.
If you want to watch the telly but dont want to watch BBC, watch a competitor AND STILL PAY THE BBC.
Do you think Jonathan Ross would trouser 18 million if Michael O'Leary was Director General?

[spanish lady, torrevieja]

missed the programme butI am a HUGE fan of Micheal O leary never ever haad a problem with Ryan air and I use them all the time ,if no Ryan Air living in Spain would be a lot more expensive for me

[Liz, Harrogate]

I love Ryanair and Jet 2 and use both several times a year for little trips to the land of my ancestors.

Following a very heavy landing at Leeds Bradford last year when the Ryanair pilot dumped the plane on the tarmac so hard it was like falling out of the sky, I had severe pain up the sides of my face the next day which was a real problem as I've had neck pain for years which physio and acupuncture hasn't really helped.

The day after that it was magic. My neck was cured! Months later it's still fantastic most of the time. So you don't even need to have the holiday to feel the benefits of travelling with Ryanair.
Liz

[PropShaft, Palatine of Lancashire]

[Neil Down, Southampton]

Schhhhhh

I love Ryanair and Jet 2 and use both several times a year for little trips to the land of my ancestors.

Following a very heavy landing at Leeds Bradford last year when the Ryanair pilot dumped the plane on the tarmac so hard it was like falling out of the sky, I had severe pain up the sides of my face the next day which was a real problem as I've had neck pain for years which physio and acupuncture hasn't really helped.

The day after that it was magic. My neck was cured! Months later it's still fantastic most of the time. So you don't even need to have the holiday to feel the benefits of travelling with Ryanair.
Liz

Don't say that too loud, Liz, because if O'Leary finds out he'll charge you for medicinal care. .....Neil

[flamenca, catllar]

In general I don't have a problem with ryanair- the destinations suit me and it's pretty good on time- keeping. I don't have a problem paying all the add-ons provided I've been able to pick up a really cheap flight. However, if you make a late booking and have to stump up full fare PLUS all the add-ons then it seems a bit cheeky. Have to say I like Mr.O'Leary's style - he's a take it or leave it man after all,as he says, no-one is obliged to fly his airline.

[Seasick, Scotland]

I also use ryanair lots because my son lives in Kerry (Eire) and my friends live in Colraine which is in N/I , as long as you stick to the rules and regs it is fine :D

mrs.m

[PropShaft, Palatine of Lancashire]

I have never had the opportunity to fly with Ryanair, and do not know much about their booking system, but once booked and after all he additions and the extras etc, is it still better value than British Airways and the rest? If so it's not bad value, threre is nowt like competition and a tenner saved to your pocket is better than in the big boys bank.
O'h not sure now, as B.A. might need O'Leary to lend e'm a bob or two.

[PM, Aston clinton]

I made a decision a long time ago that if the only way to get somewhere was with Ryanair. I would stay on the ground.