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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Ryanair passenger refuses to board plane over 'ridiculous' £55 check-in fee
Hina Muneer, 29, was due to fly from London Stansted Airport to Kaunas, Lithuania, on May 13 for a five-day solo trip, but was left fuming at the check-in desk A disgruntled Ryanair passenger was so dismayed by the airline's £55 check-in desk fees that she ditched her holiday plans and opted for a dinner outing instead. Hina Muneer was all set to depart from London Stansted Airport on May 13 for a solo five-day excursion to Kaunas, Lithuania. The 29-year-old concedes she neglected to check-in online because her reminder email had been misdirected to her spam folder, but she assumed it would not be an issue to check-in at the desk. However, upon arriving at the check-in desk an hour prior to her flight, she alleges she was informed by a staff member that the fee would be £55. Refusing to cough up the 'absurd' charge, which was nearly as expensive as her £67 flight ticket to Lithuania, Hina felt that dining at a Nepalese restaurant represented a more sensible expenditure of her funds. The pharmacist, who was celebrating the completion of her prescribing course, justified the unconventional shift in her celebratory plans. She was furious at what she thought was an excessive fee, arguing that the service merely entailed a staff member inputting her passport details into their system. Hina, from Slough, Berkshire, said: "It was my first trip in eight months, I just finished my prescribing course and I was going to treat myself, I thought 'why not?'. They sent me an email to check in but it went to my junk and I genuinely forgot to check in. "There was a sign on the website saying you can check in up to 40 minutes before so I thought that's fine. "About an hour before I made it to the desk and I asked if I could check in and she said yes but it will cost £55. I'd rather not, I can have a health assessment for £55 from someone with a degree, not for someone to put my passport details in. "I decided not to go but there was nowhere immediately stating on the website that this is the amount they'd charge. Part of abandoning the trip was just my annoyance, what they were charging was really unfair for the job that they had to do. It was almost as expensive as my actual flight there. Everything I had booked was refundable anyways so in this situation I'd rather not. "I went up to her and said 'are you serious, £55? I'm not going to pay that', and she said 'okay, fine.' I know what you're doing, checking my passport, putting in my passport number and a few details and that is it. The charge in relation to what you're doing is ridiculous. "I thought it was free but people have said on my post that Ryanair had been doing this for three or four years, but I had no idea. I went to a Nepalese restaurant an hour away from Stansted. "I thought I won't think about the fight, I'll go and have some momos (steamed dumplings). My money is better spent getting food than paying £55 to check in." The TikTok creator stated that while Ryanair offers cheap fares, it is not worth the 'inflexible' customer service and disregard for their customers. Hina has vowed never to fly with Ryanair again, stating she would rather pay more for a reliable airline. Hina said: "If you go to any other airlines they'll make every effort to make sure you're on the plane, but with Ryanair I don't think they give two f*cks. People jump on the bandwagon of getting cheap flights and don't realise there's all these hidden charges. "There's also the inflexibility of customer service that makes me think I'm not getting my money's worth. It was the right decision, I'd rather do that than take a flight with them, which I won't be doing in future." A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "In accordance with Ryanair's T's & Cs, which this passenger agreed to at the time of booking, this passenger failed to check-in online before arriving at London Stansted Airport (13 May). Therefore, this passenger was correctly asked to pay the standard airport check-in fee when checking in at the airport. "All passengers travelling with Ryanair agree to check-in online before arriving at their departure airport and all passengers are sent an email reminding them to do so 24hrs before departure. This passenger chose not to pay the airport check-in fee and board her flight from London Stansted to Kaunas (13 May)."
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pakistani Actress Hina Khawaja Bayat SLAMS Karachi Airport Over No Water In Washrooms
Last Updated: Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat took to social media to highlight the shocking lack of water in the washrooms of Karachi International Airport. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, veteran Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat has raised a serious concern — a lack of water at major public locations in Pakistan, including the Karachi International Airport. Sharing a video from the airport on Thursday, Hina expressed her dismay at the worsening civic conditions, urging authorities to wake up and take responsibility. 'At a time when we should be celebrating Pakistan's achievements, there's no water in the washrooms of our international airport. People are trying to perform wuzu, offer namaz, or simply take their children to the bathroom — and there's no water," she said in a video uploaded to her social media. मशहूर पाकिस्तानी अभिनेत्री हिना ख्वाजा बेयत ने हाल ही में एक बयान में देश की हालत पर चिंता जताई। उनका कहना है कि जब राष्ट्रीय गर्व के दिन भी कराची एयरपोर्ट जैसे अहम स्थानों पर वॉशरूम्स में पानी तक नहीं मिल रहा, तो फिर पाकिस्तान में 'फख़्र' का दावा किस बात का किया जा रहा है? — Anahat🇮🇳 (@AnahatSagar) May 29, 2025 She didn't hold back in her criticism of the system: 'Why are our airports, institutions, and infrastructure in such a state of disrepair? No one wants to acknowledge the failures, let alone fix them." Bayat also took a dig at the government's lofty promises: 'Everyone's talking about launching mega projects, fancy trains, and development drives. But who's looking at the basics? It's shameful that we don't even have water at one of our most prominent airports." This comes just a month after India formally suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, following the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The symbolic and strategic move further intensified the diplomatic rift between the two nations. While Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended an olive branch, stating he was 'ready to talk" with India on resolving long-standing issues, India remains firm in its stance. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that talks can only resume once Pakistan permanently ends its support for cross-border terrorism. 'As far as the Indus Water Treaty is concerned, it will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures terrorism," Jaiswal said. The strong message echoes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier statement post Operation Sindoor: 'Water and blood cannot flow together." First Published:
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Breast cancer fighter Hina Khan gives a glimpse into her ‘soul awakening' Art of Living experience; writes ‘I shall continue to practice this breath work every day'
Television star Hina Khan recently took a break from her hectic schedule to immerse herself in a rejuvenating experience at the Art of Living Ashram. Tucked away from the chaos of city life, the retreat offered Hina a chance to reconnect with her inner self and explore the deeper dimensions of consciousness. In a heartfelt note shared with her fans, Hina reflected on her transformative journey. 'Yoga is to connect to the universal power within all of us. It's to join in unison with the Conscious, Subconscious and Metaconscious,' she wrote. Her time at the ashram was not just about physical wellness, but about holistic healing and spiritual alignment. She experienced various life-enhancing practices, from breath control techniques to mindfulness exercises. 'This place has so much to offer—processes like the Sudarshan Kriya, Sehej Samadhi, Intuition Program, and many more,' Hina shared, calling it a life-altering experience. 'So many therapies and experiences that bring you close to both nature and yourself.' Expressing deep gratitude, she thanked spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, saying, 'Thank you @gurudev for sharing the insights and Life Altering Programs with the world… you really have developed a Path Changing, Soul Awakening, Mind Rejuvenating—Art of Living.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Hina concluded by encouraging others to explore this journey: 'Everyone must come here and experience it for themselves to see the change.' Committed to continuing her practice, she affirmed, 'I shall continue to practice this breath work every day.' Hina and her longtime partner Rocky Jaiswal took a soulful break and immersed themselves in the Art of Living experience, which was also attended by actor Vikrant Massey, his wife Sheetal, their son, and even Dr. Madhu Chopra (Priyanka Chopra's mother). 'We all had different reasons to be there, we all had different callings. But once we got together, it was like a big family. We learned how to meditate, we learned how to activate our inner peace and power, we also unlearned the old ways and undid the old shackles. We enjoyed with each other, grew with each other and became friends with each other,' Hina wrote, sharing moments from the serene getaway.
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Furious Ryanair customer abandons holiday over £55 charge
(Image: Kennedy News/@hina_st) Hina said she refused to pay the 'ridiculous' fee - which cost almost as much as her £67 plane ticket to Lithuania. The pharmacist, who was celebrating passing her prescription course, said she went to eat at a Nepalese restaurant instead, as she felt it was a better way to spend money. Hina claims that the charge does not correspond to the service provided, which consists of the staff member entering her passport details into the system. Hina, from Slough, Berkshire, said: "It was my first trip in eight months, I just finished my prescribing course and I was going to treat myself, I thought why not. "They sent me an email to check in but it went to my junk and I genuinely forgot to check in. "There was a sign on the website saying you can check in up to 40 minutes before so I thought that's fine. "About an hour before I made it to the desk and I asked if I could check in and she said yes but it will cost £55. "I'd rather not, I can have a health assessment for £55 from someone with a degree, not for someone to put my passport details in. "I decided not to go but there was nowhere immediately saying on the website that this is the amount that they'd charged. "Part of abandoning the trip was just my annoyance, what they were charging was really unfair for the job that they had to do. "It was almost as expensive as my actual flight there. Everything I had booked was refundable anyways so in this situation I'd rather not. "I went up to her and said 'are you serious, £55?' I said I'm not going to pay that, and she said 'okay, fine.' "I know what you're doing, checking my passport, putting in my passport number and a few details and that is it. The charge in relation to what you're doing is ridiculous. "I thought it was free but people have said on my post that Ryanair had been doing this for three or four years, but I had no idea. "I went to a Nepalese restaurant an hour away from Stansted. I thought I won't think about the fight, I'll go and have some momos [steamed dumplings]. "My money is better spent getting food than paying £55 to check in." The TikTok creator said that while Ryanair has cheap fares, it is not worth the 'inflexible' customer service and disregard for their passengers. Hina vows that she will not be travelling with Ryanair again and would rather spend more money for a more reliable airline. Hina said: "If you go to any other airlines they'll make every effort to make sure you're on the plane, but with Ryanair I don't think they care. "People jump on the bandwagon of getting cheap flights and don't realise there's all these hidden charges. "There's also the inflexibility of customer service that makes me think I'm not getting my money's worth. "It was the right decision, I'd rather do that than take a flight with them, which I won't be doing in future." A Ryanair spokesman said: "In accordance with Ryanair's T&Cs, which this passenger agreed to at the time of booking, this passenger failed to check-in online before arriving at London Stansted Airport (13 May). "Therefore, this passenger was correctly asked to pay the standard airport check-in fee when checking in at the airport. "All passengers travelling with Ryanair agree to check-in online before arriving at their departure airport and all passengers are sent an email reminding them to do so 24hrs before departure. "This passenger chose not to pay the airport check-in fee and board her flight from London Stansted to Kaunas (13 May)."
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Ryanair: Furious customer abandons holiday over £55 charge
(Image: Kennedy News/@hina_st) Hina said she refused to pay the 'ridiculous' fee - which cost almost as much as her £67 plane ticket to Lithuania. The pharmacist, who was celebrating passing her prescription course, said she went to eat at a Nepalese restaurant instead, as she felt it was a better way to spend money. Hina claims that the charge does not correspond to the service provided, which consists of the staff member entering her passport details into the system. Hina, from Slough, Berkshire, said: "It was my first trip in eight months, I just finished my prescribing course and I was going to treat myself, I thought why not. "They sent me an email to check in but it went to my junk and I genuinely forgot to check in. "There was a sign on the website saying you can check in up to 40 minutes before so I thought that's fine. "About an hour before I made it to the desk and I asked if I could check in and she said yes but it will cost £55. "I'd rather not, I can have a health assessment for £55 from someone with a degree, not for someone to put my passport details in. "I decided not to go but there was nowhere immediately saying on the website that this is the amount that they'd charged. "Part of abandoning the trip was just my annoyance, what they were charging was really unfair for the job that they had to do. "It was almost as expensive as my actual flight there. Everything I had booked was refundable anyways so in this situation I'd rather not. "I went up to her and said 'are you serious, £55?' I said I'm not going to pay that, and she said 'okay, fine.' "I know what you're doing, checking my passport, putting in my passport number and a few details and that is it. The charge in relation to what you're doing is ridiculous. "I thought it was free but people have said on my post that Ryanair had been doing this for three or four years, but I had no idea. "I went to a Nepalese restaurant an hour away from Stansted. I thought I won't think about the fight, I'll go and have some momos [steamed dumplings]. "My money is better spent getting food than paying £55 to check in." The TikTok creator said that while Ryanair has cheap fares, it is not worth the 'inflexible' customer service and disregard for their passengers. Hina vows that she will not be travelling with Ryanair again and would rather spend more money for a more reliable airline. Hina said: "If you go to any other airlines they'll make every effort to make sure you're on the plane, but with Ryanair I don't think they care. "People jump on the bandwagon of getting cheap flights and don't realise there's all these hidden charges. "There's also the inflexibility of customer service that makes me think I'm not getting my money's worth. "It was the right decision, I'd rather do that than take a flight with them, which I won't be doing in future." A Ryanair spokesman said: "In accordance with Ryanair's T&Cs, which this passenger agreed to at the time of booking, this passenger failed to check-in online before arriving at London Stansted Airport (13 May). "Therefore, this passenger was correctly asked to pay the standard airport check-in fee when checking in at the airport. "All passengers travelling with Ryanair agree to check-in online before arriving at their departure airport and all passengers are sent an email reminding them to do so 24hrs before departure. "This passenger chose not to pay the airport check-in fee and board her flight from London Stansted to Kaunas (13 May)."
