David,=20 I agree with you on this. Yes, they are cheap but in expense of what? I think he is planning to use the cargo holds to sell 1EUR tickets to = boost revenue.=20 I am just glad that EasyJet is still looking like the better discount airline on the Old Continent.=20 BAHA Fan of sunny flying days in Seattle -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of = David MR Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 8:22 PM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Fw: Commercial Aviation Today for July 9, 2004 -- Temasek = Eyeing Indian AL Investments 2-2132 Commercial Aviation Today - 2004-07/09Ryanair to Eliminate = Checked Baggage Bloomberg reports that Ryanair plans to eliminate checked baggage in a = bid to reduce costs by as much as =A35 ($9.26) a passenger. According to the report, the airline will encourage people to buy more = items at their destination rather than bring them with them. Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary told Bloomberg. "With the = savings you make on our fares, you can afford to buy your hairdryers and things = when you get there." After checked baggage has been eliminated, which O'Leary reportedly said would take more than a year, Ryanair will fly with its cargo holds = empty. My comments This airline is getting really absurd about reducing weight on the = aircraft and saving money. First it's no windowshades or backseat pockets - now this. This airline will soon find itself flying very lightweight = aircraft because it will be flying without passengers. David R