Is Jet 2 better than Ryanair?

It's official: Jet2 is your favourite short-haul airline. Almost 30,000 readers voted in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards, with the Yorkshire-based airline trouncing the likes of British Airways (which finished 12th), EasyJet (10th) and Ryanair (22nd).



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EasyJet - Outshining Ryanair in Three Key Aspects When it comes to pros, EasyJet holds a significant edge over its major rival, Ryanair, in three crucial areas: carry-on allowance, flight departure times, and overall comfort. Firstly, EasyJet provides its customers with greater freedom regarding carry-on policies.

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Jet2.com – which flies from 10 UK airports to more than 65 destinations – came out top with an overall customer score of 80%. It was one of only two short-haul carriers – the other being the airline Norwegian, which scored 74% – to achieve “recommended provider” status.

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We're an award-winning airline! Here at Jet2.com, our shelves are filled with shiny trophies! We've won many prestigious awards over the years and it's all thanks to our friendly customer service, on-time flights and incredible value fares.

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Based on our experiences Jet2 do have more legroom, even if the seat pitch is the same or less. It's not noticeable to me because I'm only petite, but Mr LS is far from petite and he has a tiny bit of room between his knees and the seat on Jet2, whereas on Ryanair they're firmly wedged into the seat in front.

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Jet2 passengers are permitted to carry one piece of hand baggage on board their flight. A maximum weight of 10kg applies and it must be no bigger than 56 x 45 x 25cm.

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The most unreliable airlines in the United Kingdom easyJet received 10,494 complaints over a 12-month period and only managed to resolve 54% of them. The second most unreliable airline was another one with its headquarters at Luton Airport: TUI, the UK subsidiary of the German TUI Group.

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They don't offer any in-flight amenities like meals or entertainment, which helps keep the cost down. Secondly, Ryanair takes advantage of secondary airports which tend to be cheaper than the bigger, main airports. Finally, Ryanair is a low cost carrier that charges for extras like drinks, snacks, or checked baggage.

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You can take 1 piece of hand luggage per person with maximum dimensions of 40 x 25 x 20 cm on a Ryanair flight. Smaller items such as handbags must fit within your 1 piece of hand luggage.

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Jet2 Checked Baggage Size If you add a piece of luggage at the airport, designated Jet2 baggage fee will be £45 per item for a single journey. The weight limit is 22kg per item. If your bag weighs more than this, you will be charged £12 per additional kilogram up to a maximum of 32kg.

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The best seats in Economy Class In Economy, I'll typically choose a window or aisle seat near the front of the cabin or at the bulkhead. Another spot I often consider in Economy Class is an aisle seat located about 4-5 rows from the back.

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Airlines with the Most Seat Space in Economy
  • Jet Blue. Jet Blue is the leader in the “most pitch” and “widest seat” contest because the majority of their economy and coach class seats are roomy. ...
  • Air Canada. ...
  • Virgin America. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Cathay Pacific. ...
  • Emirates.


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The following airlines have some seats with widths below 17 inches, making them among the smallest in the industry: Qatar Airways. China Southern. Caribbean Airlines.

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Which airlines have cancelled most flights? Ryanair was the best-performing major airline worldwide - it has cancelled just 0.3% of flights so far this year.

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Weaknesses. Customer service perception: Ryanair has faced criticism for its no-frills approach to customer service, which can sometimes be perceived as poor quality. This has led to negative publicity and customer dissatisfaction, potentially impacting the company's reputation and customer loyalty.

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