Ryanair, everyone’s favourite European airline (tongue-in-cheek) has decided that they will go ahead with plans to charge £1 to appliance the toilets in flight. Civil Aviation Authorities here in the UK have ruled the change in policy isn’t against the law. Ryanair have already been criticised for additional fees and charges such as the £5 per person per flight payment admin fee (unless you pay through Mastercard prepaid debit card) and the £5 per person by flight online check in fee (not charged upon the body some promotional fares). But really, isn’t charging for use of toilets all going a little too far?

For me, I really prefer to pay my fare and know that my costs are covered – but this whole business of charging for every little service or convenience has gone too far. Hell, even American Airlines is charging $8 for a blanket as as you’ll see from the commentary, their blankets aren’familiarily even that nice anyway!

I’ve personally had enough. My Europe travel tip is to book with an airline who can offer a reasonably priced fare that includes a fair range of amenities without having to swipe your credit card just to get out of your seat in flight. And if I can’t get that, I’ll just take the train. Or maybe not go anyway.

What’s your view? Enough is enough, or are the airlines not beyond their rights?

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