They still manage an average fare of around GBP 27 per booked passenger plus the add-ons plus there are no refunds of either for people who don't show for the flights (around 9%). On 26 October, I checked flights for 28 October for Manchester-Dublin (which is shorter than Luton-Dublin). Fares incuding taxes ranged from GBP 111 to 161 on Aer Lingus and GBP 122 to 161 (all one way) on Ryanair, so the mix is critical for them plus what they pick up as car rental and hotel commissions. Antoin Daltun ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael C. Berch" <mcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: 07 December 2004 20:37 Subject: Ryanair fares > OK, how do they do it? I looked up (haven't booked it yet since I > don't have the exact date) a Ryanair flight from London Luton to > Dublin, and the fare (one way) was GBP0.99. (Yes, 99 pence.) There are > GBP13.65 in fees and taxes. I had seen stories about fares like that, > but assumed they were one-time-only promotions, but apparently regular > fares on that route are GBP0.99-12.99 with most at 1.99 or 3.99. > > What's the catch? I read the fine print and the baggage allowance is > strict, with only 15kg/pax free, and GBP7.50/kg above that. And this > is the airline that has dispensed with seat-back pockets, window > shades, and air-sickness bags. But still... how are they making any > money on this? > > -- > Michael C. Berch > mcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >