Which is better Ryanair or Jet2?

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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Ryanair, however, was named 'Best Low-Cost Airline' in Europe (Southwest was best low-cost airline in the Americas; Fly Dubai in the Middle East, AirAsia in Asia and Jetstar in Australia/Pacific).

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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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While the airline does fly to some main airports, the majority of its flights operate to and from cheaper secondary airports. These airports charge a lot less for things like slots, parking, and airport fees, so Ryanair can afford to offer low fares on these routes.

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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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The seats on Ryanair can be uncomfortable, especially when you are trying to sleep. If you want to be comfortable when flying with Ryanair, get a travel pillow. Your neck will thank you for it. While you can survive a 50-minute fly without one, 2 or 3-hour flights can cause a lot of neck pain.

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They have similar approaches to added fees, with passengers charged extra for the likes of seat selection and checked baggage. All offer the same, give or take an inch, amount of legroom. Yet while Ryanair remains glued to the lower end of the table, Jet2 sits proudly at the top.

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Jet2 has a fairly reasonable baggage allowance for passengers compared with other competition airlines, such as the strict Ryanair baggage rules. However, Jet2 passengers still need to follow weight and size restrictions and can be caught out by fees if they exceed their designated cabin and hold luggage allowance.

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Ryanair's success is largely due to its low-cost model. The company has always been focused on keeping costs down in order to offer the lowest fares possible.

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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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Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.

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Ryanair passengers are forced to sit in temperatures of up to 80 degrees because pilots are advised not to turn on the air conditioning. Crews are instructed to switch on the cool air from overhead vents just prior to closing the doors for take-off as running the systems increases fuel costs.

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Ryanair is keen to let you know if you've arrived at your destination before the expected arrival time, and you are likely to hear this sound on a Ryanair flight. The airline operated 837,703 flights in 2019, with 92% arriving on time. In 2021, 96% of the airline's 339,858 flights arrived on time.

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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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One major source of the airline's poor reputation is its ticketing policies. Ryanair often charges large, unexpected fees for changing or cancelling flights, and even for printing boarding passes. They also have very strict policies on luggage allowance and size, which can be confusing or expensive to manage.

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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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