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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
Uncle Dave writes:
On Apr 22, 2:38Â*pm, William Black wrote: On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:34:04 -0700, La-a-a-a-a-aarry the La-a-a-a-a-a-a-mb wrote: Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers Ryanair may impose a “fat tax” after more than 30,000 passengers voted to levy charges on overweight passengers. Knowing Ryanair it'll be levied on anyone over 50kg... I flew with Ryanair once. I wouldn't do it again - they're a joke. Overpriced compared to regular airlines (once you take into account all the hidden extras - phone call charges, credit card fees, etc.) What a load of bull****. As you know I live in germany, and so many people fly back and forth for less than the taxi fair to the airport. If you want to big it up fine, but dont blame them for bringing the prices down for the average commuter. You want all the perks? Grand. Go first class BA. mg voice LOL and entirely misleading destinations (we flew from "Frankfurt/Hahn" which is like "London/Penzance"). Let's face it, Aer Lingus must have been ****ing abysmal for a shower of ****e like Ryanair to do better. UD Don't fly them then. -- I want to keep fighting because it is the only thing that keeps me out of the hamburger joints. If I don't fight, I'll eat this planet. -- George Foreman |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
Uncle Dave wrote:
On Apr 22, 5:20 pm, didgerman wrote: Uncle Dave wrote: On Apr 22, 2:34 pm, La-a-a-a-a-aarry the La-a-a-a-a-a-a-mb wrote: Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers Ryanair may impose a “fat tax” after more than 30,000 passengers voted to levy charges on overweight passengers. By Charles Starmer-Smith (Nigel's brother) Last Updated: 1:36PM BST 22 Apr 2009 Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers A survey this week showed that 83 per cent of Telegraph Travel readers are in favour of charging obese passengers for an extra seat Photo: GETTY IMAGES The controversial move was announced today after a third of passengers on the Irish airline’s website voted in favour of charging fees for obese passengers. These would be the same passengers who are in favour of mobiles on planes? What's wrong with that? If you don't know, there's no point trying to explain. Ooh Dave, pithy. I'm only asking because the last I heard there were no issues with phones, on planes, in hospitals and even next to baby's brain. Well the last one is under review, but you get the idea. UD |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
On Apr 22, 11:24*pm, JohnO wrote:
On Apr 23, 7:49*am, Uncle Dave wrote: On Apr 22, 5:20*pm, didgerman wrote: Uncle Dave wrote: On Apr 22, 2:34 pm, La-a-a-a-a-aarry the La-a-a-a-a-a-a-mb wrote: Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers Ryanair may impose a “fat tax” after more than 30,000 passengers voted to levy charges on overweight passengers. By Charles Starmer-Smith (Nigel's brother) Last Updated: 1:36PM BST 22 Apr 2009 Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers A survey this week showed that 83 per cent of Telegraph Travel readers are in favour of charging obese passengers for an extra seat Photo: GETTY IMAGES The controversial move was announced today after a third of passengers on the Irish airline’s website voted in favour of charging fees for obese passengers. These would be the same passengers who are in favour of mobiles on planes? What's wrong with that? If you don't know, there's no point trying to explain. UD There's no safety issue cellphone use on planes. They have nil effect on navigation systems. It's simply an overly cautious FAA rule. GA pilots regularly use their cellphones while flying, including IFR flights. Safety? Who cares about safety?! There are people who are paid to worry about that sort of thing. Hopefully I won't have to do it any more, but having commuted each week by plane for a large part of the last ten years I would have to top myself if I had to put up with eejits either side of me who couldn't manage a couple of hours on a plane without making calls. I would probably kill someone. Myself I expect... UD |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
On Apr 23, 8:59*am, didgerman wrote:
What's wrong with that? If you don't know, there's no point trying to explain. Ooh Dave, pithy. I'm only asking because the last I heard there were no issues with phones, on planes, in hospitals and even next to baby's brain. Well the last one is under review, but you get the idea. There are few havens of peace from the nonsensical and mostly unecessary yacking and clicking of those addicted to mobile telephony and airplanes are one. A large part of the populace is now so insecure that they have to constantly assure people where they are - "I'm on the train... no, just thought I'd ring and say "hallo"..." and that in the so-called quiet carriages. Providing somebody makes a suitably cheap and discreet jamming device I have nothing against it, otherwise can you imagine the increase in air rage? Personally, I hope it transpires that mobile phones do cause nasty diseases - it might make people think twice before annoying their fellow travellers though I doubt it. UD |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
On Apr 23, 7:00*pm, Uncle Dave wrote:
On Apr 23, 8:59*am, didgerman wrote: What's wrong with that? If you don't know, there's no point trying to explain. Ooh Dave, pithy. I'm only asking because the last I heard there were no issues with phones, on planes, in hospitals and even next to baby's brain. Well the last one is under review, but you get the idea. There are few havens of peace from the nonsensical and mostly unecessary yacking and clicking of those addicted to mobile telephony and airplanes are one. * A large part of the populace is now so insecure that they have to constantly assure people where they are - "I'm on the train... no, just thought I'd ring and say "hallo"..." and that in the so-called quiet carriages. * Providing somebody makes a suitably cheap and discreet jamming device I have nothing against it, otherwise can you imagine the increase in air rage? Personally, I hope it transpires that mobile phones do cause nasty diseases - So do I by christ, so do I. And if so I'd best start drinking a lot. There are a lot of graves that will need ****ing upon... CP |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
Mike wrote:
Between 1951 and 2002, the average female has put on 1.5 inches around the hips, the research found. Actually in 51 years thats not bad. My wife's gone up a dress size in ten. Me too. Mike |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
Uncle Dave wrote:
"I'm on the train... no, just thought I'd ring and say "hallo"..." and that in the so-called quiet carriages. Providing somebody makes a suitably cheap and discreet jamming device I have nothing against it... There ya go unc: http://www.globalgadgetuk.com/Personal.htm I wonder if they interfere with aircraft systems ? |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
On Apr 23, 11:37*am, BrritSki wrote:
Uncle Dave wrote: "I'm on the train... no, just thought I'd ring and say "hallo"..." and that in the so-called quiet carriages. * Providing somebody makes a suitably cheap and discreet jamming device I have nothing against it... There ya go unc: http://www.globalgadgetuk.com/Personal.htm I wonder if they interfere with aircraft systems ? * Yeah, I remember something about those. I didn't think it popped out of my imagination. You could have loads of fun with one of those ****ing up peoples' oh-so-important business calls :-) UD |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
"David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)" wrote in message ... William Black wrote: On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:09:16 -0700, Uncle Dave wrote: On Apr 22, 2:38 pm, William Black wrote: On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:34:04 -0700, La-a-a-a-a-aarry the La-a-a-a-a-a-a-mb wrote: Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers Ryanair may impose a "fat tax" after more than 30,000 passengers voted to levy charges on overweight passengers. Knowing Ryanair it'll be levied on anyone over 50kg... I flew with Ryanair once. I wouldn't do it again - they're a joke. Does anyone? What an absurd question. Patently lots of people fly with them again, otherwise they wouldn't be so successful. I have never had a problem flying with them. I find the ads they play on the plane annoying, but I tune it out. However, when travelling with my partner, as we then need to pay for check-in (he's got a US passport) that automatically adds around Ł20 each to the cost of a return ticket alas. They still work out cheaper than many of their competitors. I have utterly no allegiance to airlines, and will generally choose the cheapest option. I've not had a problem with any of the budget airlines I've flown with. Fly more often - you will. |
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Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
"David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)" wrote in message ... William Black wrote: On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:09:16 -0700, Uncle Dave wrote: On Apr 22, 2:38 pm, William Black wrote: On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:34:04 -0700, La-a-a-a-a-aarry the La-a-a-a-a-a-a-mb wrote: Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers Ryanair may impose a "fat tax" after more than 30,000 passengers voted to levy charges on overweight passengers. Knowing Ryanair it'll be levied on anyone over 50kg... I flew with Ryanair once. I wouldn't do it again - they're a joke. Does anyone? What an absurd question. Patently lots of people fly with them again, otherwise they wouldn't be so successful. I have never had a problem flying with them. I find the ads they play on the plane annoying, but I tune it out. However, when travelling with my partner, as we then need to pay for check-in (he's got a US passport) that automatically adds around Ł20 each to the cost of a return ticket alas. What got me is the price that they charge for checking in at the desk if you don't pre-pay this fee - 40 pounds! So, if you don't know before you leave whether you will be able to get internet access to check in for your return, it will cost you 40 quid each - ouch! I don't think I'll be booking a Ryanair flight for longer then the period require to check in for the return journey before I make the outbound, whatever anyone else says! tim |
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