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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Ryanair warning to anyone who doesn't pay to reserve a seat with one exception
Ryanair cautions passengers that they are unlikely to sit with their travel party unless they pay for seat selection. Though the airline provides accommodations for families with young children. If sitting next to your partner, friends or family on a plane is important then you'll need to pay for the privilege. It's not uncommon for airlines - particularly budget carriers - to force passengers to pay additional fees for seat selection. While not a mandatory fee, failing to opt in for seat selection means you are subject to being planted next to a complete stranger. Ryanair confirms that random selection means you are unlikely to be seated beside your travel companions or family members. That's why the airline recommends reserving your seat when booking your flight or when checking in to ensure you sit with the rest of your party. That said, Ryanair has a Family Seat Policy to ensure children are accompanied by adults onboard. According to Ryanair's official website, children under the age of 12 must sit beside an accompanying adult for safety reasons. The policy also requires that infants (aged eight days to 23 months inclusive) sit on an accompanying adult's lap. For this reason, it is mandatory for an adult travelling with children under 12 (excl. infants) to reserve a seat. To accommodate this, the airline grants a reserved seat free of charge for a maximum of four children for every one adult on the same booking. This ensures parents of young children sit together during the flight. The policy also enables families to check-in 60 days before departure. It is not mandatory for any other adults or teenagers in the booking to reserve a seat. The budget airline easyJet also attempts to seat families together and grants them priority during boarding. This is not guaranteed however, so easyJet encourages families to check in as early as possible to ensure parents/guardians and children are close together. If you are not travelling with young children but still want to avoid the extra cost of seat selection, there are a few airlines that offer complementary seat selection with economy fares. British Airways passengers who have bought Fully Flexible fares can choose their seat for free from 24 hours before departure. Though Basic fare ticketholders will need to pay for seat selection. Qatar Airways offers complimentary standard seat selection for Economy Comfort or Economy Convenience fares. While seat selection is available to Japan Airways passengers travelling on Premium Economy Class or Economy Class. Keep in mind though that complementary seat selection often do not include coveted seats near exit rows that provide extra legroom. You may need to pay extra for this premium tier of seats. As well, not all passengers are eligible to sit in exit rows as these are reserved for able-bodied passengers that are able and willing to assist in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Virgin Australia defends bizarre detail in $110 million plane upgrade
Virgin Australia is in the throes of a massive $110 million upgrade to its Boeing 737 airliners, aimed at enhancing the guest experience. However, the airline has been forced to respond after a 'disappointing' detail was spotted on a recent flight — and passengers can expect to see it until at least next year. Cabin reconfigurations, which have added extra rows of seating in the planes, saw the removal of perspex dividers that separate economy and business classes. Now, what's replaced it is what passengers have described as a "shower curtain" in a move that has frustrated many. However, Virgin Australia has defended the move, assuring Aussies the dividers are temporary. "Virgin Australia is currently rolling out new cabin dividers as part of the refurbishment of our Boeing 737 interiors," a spokesperson told Yahoo News. "The first of which includes the installation of a cross-aisle curtain between Business and Economy class to help manage guest flow. From early next year, divider panels will be mounted underneath the overhead bins on either side of the curtain, providing a more defined partition between cabins." It's understood that this type of divider is used in many airlines with narrowbody aircraft around the world and allows for more efficient use of floor space in the Economy cabin. However, some customers have questioned why the airline didn't simply wait to do the perspex upgrade. "It seriously looks like someone has ducked down to Spotlight and bought something off the specials table," one traveller lamented. Another speculated that the purpose of the curtain was to prevent economy passengers from using the forward toilet, usually reserved for business class passengers. "Could have waited until the perspect was finished and installed altogether next year," they said. 🍝 Jetstar passenger request raises questions about popular menu items ✈️ Travelling mum highlights little-known feature at airports 🍳 Qantas passenger slams airline for 'embarrassing' breakfast The upgrade will see an extra six to 12 economy seats added to the planes. Both business and economy have had new or refurbished seating implemented in the 737s, with in-seat power in both classes. Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment via passengers' own devices are also a new feature on the upgraded planes. The airline claims that larger overhead lockers have been installed so that 50 per cent more carry-on baggage can fit, although there will be no increase in the individual passenger allowance. It's expected the works will be completed in the next two years, subject to operational requirements. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pedro Pascal stuns economy passengers by jetting to France on a budget flight after 'queuing like a normal person' ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Eddington
It's not every day you share an economy flight with a Hollywood star, but that's exactly what happened to a group of France bound passengers on Thursday. The hugely popular actor left his fellow travellers stunned with an unlikely appearance in coach as he flew to the French Riviera for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Pascal, 50 - who is currently starring in the second series of post-apocalyptic drama The Last Of Us - was making the trip for the official premiere of his latest film, Eddington. But he eschewed the private jets and luxury first class treatment afforded many A-list stars, opting instead to hunker down in economy class - much to the astonishment of those on the same flight. Video footage shared across X showed the actor 'queuing like a normal person' at a crowded terminal gate as he prepared to board his flight. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He was later seen stowing his designer hand-luggage in an overhead compartment before settling into one of the plane's cramped coach seats. Pascal was even seen mingling with airline stewards after rising from his seat to stretch his legs in one of the carriage's narrow aisles. Following their arrival in the south-of-France, the actor was forced to return to the plane after apparently leaving his mobile phone on board. Playing his unexpected appearance for laughs, one traveller - also bound for the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Eddington - pretended the actor had followed him across the Atlantic before turning up at the same event. Commenting on the post, one X user wrote: 'All jokes aside, the fact he flew economy makes me love him even more.' A second added: 'That's awesome.' While a third joked: 'Wow, the security at Cannes even spotted him on their huge oversized security monitors. Why didn't they grab him?' Hours later, the premiere of indie director Ari Aster's latest film, Eddington, attracted a particularly glitzy crowd to the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet, with Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix and Angelina Jolie in attendance. He was seen stowing his designer hand-luggage in an overhead compartment before settling into one of the plane's cramped coach seats Eddington pits Pascal, who plays a small-town mayor, against Phoenix's downbeat sheriff in an election campaign that kicks off as tensions over COVID-19 mask policies and the Black Lives Matter protests were both reaching their apex in 2020. Industry publication IndieWire gave the film set in the U.S. state of New Mexico top marks, calling it the "first truly modern American Western" while the BBC said the "deranged," star-studded thriller would leave audiences breathless. Austin Butler, who plays a new-age guru, and Emma Stone, who plays Phoenix's wife, were also in Cannes for the film's premiere on Friday, as were Phoenix's partner, Rooney Mara, and actor Harris Dickinson, who is in Cannes to promote his directorial debut Urchin. Like Aster's three other features, Eddington will be released by independent distributor A24 and is set to hit theatres in the United States on July 18. The new film marks the U.S. director's second time working with Phoenix after 2023's Beau Is Afraid. He made his name as the maker of elevated horror films Hereditary and Midsommar.
Arabian Business
12-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Emirates handling around 100,000 bags a day with 99.9% ‘success rate'
Economy passengers can carry up to 70kgs while those in Business Class can carry up to 100kgs of check-in baggage
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Aer Lingus issue major new rules for passengers that could see HUNDREDS miss flights
AN URGENT warning has been issued for thousands of Irish holidaymakers as new rules could see them miss their flight with the popular airline. 2 The changes apply to European and transatlantic flights 2 Aer Lingus is set to enforce new changes to the boarding process for this summer Credit: Getty Images - Getty This means that The pre-boarding process will start for customers with special assistance requirements, allowing them time to seat the passengers safely. The next group to board next will be Priority boarding (Group 1), which consists of AerClub Silver, Platinum and Concierge members, AerSpace and Connecting Business Class customers. Next will be General boarding (Group 2), for READ MORE ON TRAVEL Your boarding pass will reveal 'Carry-on bag' to confirm your eligibility. The remaining passengers will board the aircraft in general boarding, Group 3. Due to the new changes in their boarding process, Aer Lingus urges people to arrive at their boarding gate no later than the time stated on their boarding pass to avoid disappointment. The new changes apply to all airports in Ireland, including Most read in News Travel However, the boarding process is different if you have booked a transatlantic flight to or from Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport. Major Dublin Airport favourite in T2 gets huge 'glow up' as first look revealed It will start around 40 to 50 minutes before the stated departure time on your boarding pass, with some minor changes to the groups. The boarding process will start with customers requiring special assistance, followed by Business Class passengers in Priority boarding (Group 1). Next up will be Group 2, which comprises AerClub Silver, Platinum and Concierge members. The Economy Class passengers and those seated in the rear rows (Group 3) will follow afterwards. Lastly, the remaining passengers, Group 4, will board the aircraft. AER LINGUS' TIPS FOR PASSENGERS Aer Lingus has issued some advice for people who have booked their flights with them during the They urged passengers to watch the airport screens on the Aer Lingus app for boarding gate information and updates on their boarding time. Passengers are encouraged to allow themselves time to get to their gate, accounting for possible transfer time to your boarding area, passport control checks and security clearance, which can vary from airport to airport, especially during the peak travel season. Customers will be charged a €35 fee at the boarding gate if they are not entitled to bring a 10kg carry-on bag on board; they are encouraged to drop it off at the check-in for free. However, if the overhead lockers are full, the airline will put your bag into the aircraft hold for free, and it can be collected from the baggage reclaim at your destination airport.
