How to fly FIRST CLASS with RYANAIR

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
  • Is it possible to have first class experience with Ryanair? That’s the question we set out to answer in our latest video.
    We booked seat 1A and a few extras to see if we could make our short Ryanair flight from Stansted to Madrid feel that bit more premium.
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    £14.99 Ryanair ticket
    £351.51 with added extras
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Komentáře • 433

  • @svenneskaviar607
    @svenneskaviar607 Před 2 lety +1515

    i love that the car ride was more expensive than the flight lmao

    • @willahmena9149
      @willahmena9149 Před 2 lety +81

      Even with buying two seats on the plane 😂

    • @HassanMohamed-qy5tm
      @HassanMohamed-qy5tm Před 2 lety +6

      Exactly. Pretty dumb

    • @Jesus420.69
      @Jesus420.69 Před 2 lety +41

      I got a return flight to Madrid for £7 each way. My taxi to the airport was £30 🤣

    • @Elansmajrjrnene
      @Elansmajrjrnene Před 2 lety

      LYAO

    • @tommyboybr
      @tommyboybr Před 2 lety +3

      For sure!!
      I actually had to rewatch that part right after to check the price again hahaha

  • @jeysal
    @jeysal Před 2 lety +554

    Secret tip (worked last time I was at STN a couple months ago): To bypass all the mall BS that comes after security, instead of scanning a fast track pass to make the shortcut door open, you can also ... just push the door with your hand.
    Pro: Doesn't cost money.
    Con: You have to use your hands and miss out on fancy automatic door action.

    • @Taalul
      @Taalul Před 2 lety +42

      That con ruins the entire airport like imagine having to use your hands at an airport to open doors

    • @oneshot5467
      @oneshot5467 Před rokem +1

      Wow

    • @e57alex88
      @e57alex88 Před rokem +5

      LMAO. I got free fast track.

  • @PlaneSpottingBerlin
    @PlaneSpottingBerlin Před 2 lety +830

    Isn't it crazy that everything in this video was more expensive than the ACTUAL FLIGHT TICKET?!
    (Except the food)

    • @AlbertKoshi23
      @AlbertKoshi23 Před 2 lety +11

      That's exactly right. Save to find a 14 pound ticket then making it over 200 pounds and drinking fizzy wine, the worst you can have to be aware of everything. All of this was crazy.

    • @theminuteblog5323
      @theminuteblog5323 Před 2 lety +3

      @@AlbertKoshi23 Not exactly. Well, he’s rich, so he can do that, but fair point to save.

    • @fatimasabri4083
      @fatimasabri4083 Před 2 lety +5

      @@theminuteblog5323 he’s not rich, he was funded by the channel Which is rich.

  • @Zwiebackgesicht
    @Zwiebackgesicht Před 2 lety +204

    This video has once again shown what an idiot I am sometimes. I lived in London for 4 years and flew out of Stansted at least 50 times. I always had FastTrack and didn't know that you can save yourself the long walk through the DutyFree area and get directly to the lounge via a shortcut.
    Great video. Just out of principle, I will fly to my old home country again next year and then take the shortcut. 😝

    • @duckduckalt
      @duckduckalt Před 2 lety +1

      @@johnfran3218 it won't make anybody believe that, but only makes their feel much worse than before

    •  Před rokem +1

      This once again shows how connected the CZcams community is. I still know you from these EU article 13 Minecraft videos.

  • @thecrickid4494
    @thecrickid4494 Před 2 lety +37

    The person sitting behind; this guys frickin mad 🤣

  • @LUCY.PARK.06
    @LUCY.PARK.06 Před 2 lety +41

    You know its bad when the travel neck pillow is the same price as the actual flight 😂😂

  • @filips6528
    @filips6528 Před 2 lety +13

    I literally was waiting for report like this since 2 years! I was searching everywhere for someone who bought all Ryanair's additions for the booking and tried to fly it as a traditional airline! Thank you!

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 2 lety +105

    Nicky: “It’s Kelvin.”
    Receptionist: “Nicky Kelvin.”
    Wow, did we walking into the spin-off of ‘No Time To Die’? (Jk it’s awesome and cool)

  • @boopgirlie
    @boopgirlie Před 2 lety +17

    Love Nicky and his great attitude. This is a great channel. I'm glad that you guys are getting to do your thing again. Keep up the good work.

  • @what2477
    @what2477 Před 2 lety +18

    This is absurd...and I love it!

  • @jackwilliams1188
    @jackwilliams1188 Před 2 lety +61

    I work for Ryanair out of Stansted, this is one thing that keeps coming up. Unfortunately “priority boarding” usually means you can bring a bag onboard and a bag in the hold, not being on the plane first.

    • @TomH-pl9uq
      @TomH-pl9uq Před 2 lety +21

      Then surely that should be called Something like “Baggage plus”

    • @davidsmith8376
      @davidsmith8376 Před 2 lety +4

      Wtf?

    • @jackwilliams1188
      @jackwilliams1188 Před 2 lety +2

      You would assume so. However it is basically a way of Ryanair getting more money from the passenger. If you don’t buy priority boarding, and you bring a small case onboard. You get charged a further £60, but that still doesn’t allow you to bring the case on the plane

  • @TheSerdySailor
    @TheSerdySailor Před 2 lety +8

    Honestly I enjoyed this more than the regular first class videos

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 2 lety +14

    1:29 Loving Nicky in his CEO outfit. #PoshSpice 👏🏽

  • @MrRyanwbates
    @MrRyanwbates Před 2 lety +1

    Love this. Just the essence of cheekiness.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 2 lety +53

    It would be ironic if ‘FastTrack’ was slow. I think that’s what usually happens.

    • @isaacfung622
      @isaacfung622 Před 2 lety

      When many people used the track

    •  Před rokem

      Reminds me of priority boarding. Sometimes, if a hotel is booked in combination with a flight, you‘ll automatically have priority boarding (therefore check your ticket) and depending on the airport, priority boarding just is a waste of money.

  • @tazeemhafiz-625
    @tazeemhafiz-625 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video as always. I hope you get a million subscribers in the future Points guys uk

  • @Nyalwanda
    @Nyalwanda Před 2 lety +3

    Great videos like always ❤️🥳😍😍

  • @Disneythroughourveins
    @Disneythroughourveins Před 2 lety

    thanks so much for sharing - we loved watching x

  • @lummatravel
    @lummatravel Před 2 lety +51

    The problem with the front row on Ryanair is that when the plane lands, everyone piles forward and it can be tough getting back to get your carry on luggage, especially if you're not one of the first on board

    • @florianschaefer78
      @florianschaefer78 Před rokem +1

      What do you mean by getting back to your carry on luggage? I play Gandalf until they give me my luggage!

    • @lummatravel
      @lummatravel Před rokem +2

      @@florianschaefer78 if your bag is, say at row 4, no one is letting you back to get it from row 1, so you're stuck there until most people are off the plane

  • @Jaschen_945
    @Jaschen_945 Před 2 lety +2

    Every time I see the new video coming, I know it gonna make my day😊

  • @fetabrown
    @fetabrown Před 2 lety

    Really made me laugh this morning, you were dedicated to a very unique cause.

  • @MrGayle_
    @MrGayle_ Před rokem +2

    When you book with RyanAir select the basic seat with no baggage, continue to the end and it will offer you baggage options/prices for chepaer than it was at the very start

  • @serieadicto8054
    @serieadicto8054 Před 2 lety +42

    Great idea briliantly executed. I wouldnt pay 200 quid for the car ride, flew through Stansted 2 weeks ago and the place is beyond help, your whole journey looks like an awesome adventure. Well done!

    • @MuzzaHukka
      @MuzzaHukka Před 2 lety

      What's the cheapest way of basically getting a taxi from your house to Stansted then

    • @bakosmarton
      @bakosmarton Před rokem

      I would defenetly paid that for the ride, only part of the trip wich felt “first class” to me. Ryanair its kinda ok if u wanna go make a cheap trip, its defenetly worth it, however it feels like u sit on a train cause the attitude of the people and the quality of the service what you get...

  • @susanf1566
    @susanf1566 Před 8 měsíci +1

    As someone from the United States. I actually really enjoyed this video. The made the very best of it with no complaints.

  • @AlbertoDeRio123
    @AlbertoDeRio123 Před 2 lety +27

    Would’ve clicked faster if it said “how to fly first class FOR FREE…”

  • @rickyashton296
    @rickyashton296 Před 2 lety +37

    Ryanair are hilarious, priority boarding is included when you pay extra for hand luggage. So anyone who had any form of luggage gets priority boarding 😂

    • @AnyFile
      @AnyFile Před 2 lety

      I think there is a limited number of people who can buy it for each flight

    • @patrickmccutcheon9361
      @patrickmccutcheon9361 Před 2 lety +2

      Not quite. It is for those who pay to carry on a wheels bag and this is regardless of whether or not you have a checked bag. Those without this can only bring on a small bag that must fit under the set. Priority boarding is to ensure that those who pay for the carry on of wheels bags actually find space. If you are not in a rush and have time to wait for delivery of a checked bag, you can bring twice as much luggage for the same price and do not need to board first if you then have no hand luggage and only have a coat and a newspaper. I like the idea of having this choice and depending on my needs will go for one or the other. With no hand luggage, you might as well board last. It involves less queueing and shuffling.

    • @AnyFile
      @AnyFile Před 2 lety +1

      @@patrickmccutcheon9361 The problem arise when your travelling involve many days and only a hand luggage is not enough. You could just put everything in the checked bag, but there are some items you can not put in them (because it is illegal, for example powerbank, or unwise, for example something expensive like a camera). In this scenario, that I believe to be not so uncommon, you are actually force to pay two supplement, one for the checked bag and one for the priority.
      This is one of the reason why it is actually better, when comparing prices, to look at the prices you are requested to paid at the end of the check out and not at the starting price. (also adding the cost of transportations to from the airport and parking at the airports is also a good idea)

  • @rakanmusleh1979
    @rakanmusleh1979 Před 2 lety +2

    well done amazing video

  • @travelwithbernhardtv
    @travelwithbernhardtv Před 2 lety

    Amazing Video!

  • @ShepardCZ
    @ShepardCZ Před 2 lety +13

    Step 1: Be rich.
    ...
    Ok, I failed from the start.

  • @lukim1388
    @lukim1388 Před 2 lety

    That was a pretty entertaining video Nicky.

  • @danielgrotzbach9272
    @danielgrotzbach9272 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video!

  • @jessyglam2238
    @jessyglam2238 Před 2 lety +1

    Missed you Nicky!

  • @AdrianJayeOnline
    @AdrianJayeOnline Před rokem

    nice one I like that !

  • @we-hb4ni
    @we-hb4ni Před 2 lety

    Brilliant idea!! Well done for trying

  • @BrodTate066
    @BrodTate066 Před rokem +1

    Nice video keep up the good work

  • @danielelmeddeb8506
    @danielelmeddeb8506 Před 2 lety

    Love it !!! :-) and i love Ryanair (and you!) ☺

  • @willemlenteren1485
    @willemlenteren1485 Před 2 lety

    I love the yellow seats so pretty and good price as well

  • @fgrion
    @fgrion Před 2 lety +3

    i think the problem is the fact that more than half of the extra cost is actually the car to the airport. if you took first class stansted express it would still be first class but definitely cheaper and quicker :)
    i have never booked for priority security as usually you never wait for more than 20 mins for security and i think that the lounge in stansted is much better than many others, you can have a proper hot meal

  • @accountuser5588
    @accountuser5588 Před 2 lety +29

    My travel airport guide:
    1. Book a midnight coach for a flight that leaves early in the morning
    2. Upon arrival at the airport, check in as soon as I can
    3. Buy food at the airport to eat on the plane
    4. Walk around the airport by cisitibg different gates and looking at different flights outside the window and wonder, “where are these people off to”

  • @fireball0762
    @fireball0762 Před 2 lety +1

    wish points guy uk would have an extra long video like an hour for one of your adventures. this is better than tv and movies

  • @mikejones4516
    @mikejones4516 Před 2 lety

    haha class video Nicky!

  • @jameshaddan8538
    @jameshaddan8538 Před 2 lety

    Looking good!

  • @PlanesTrainsEverything
    @PlanesTrainsEverything Před 10 měsíci +2

    I travel on Ryanair quite a bit, and I find there are usually more people with Priority boarding than non-priority. I think the demand is for the additional baggage allowance, and not getting on the plane first (or as is often the case, first to get on the bus which takes us to the aircraft).

  • @lawrenceakini9507
    @lawrenceakini9507 Před 2 lety

    Priceless.

  • @RuiPlaneSpotter
    @RuiPlaneSpotter Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video

  • @lazy-i1091
    @lazy-i1091 Před 2 lety +1

    That suits says “hello, how may I help you?”

  • @visualbree
    @visualbree Před rokem

    That ride was too extravagant.

  • @jamesmuvuti
    @jamesmuvuti Před rokem

    8:47 i loved that smile

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea Před 2 lety

    I used to commute through Birmingham airport twice a week, and always found it amazing how many people thought I worked there, especially as I was pulling a hand luggage case! Haha

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 2 lety +6

    Nicky, I love your tie! Is it paisley?

  • @Bimmly
    @Bimmly Před 2 lety +3

    We went thriough Stansted last week to Spain and why would you NOT pay for fast track.. best value £7-00 ever!!. Will need to keep an eye out for that sneaky shortcut to the lounge though. The breakfast in the lounge is amazing.. worth the earlier flight. Didn't experience the same as you at the gate though, so it must just be Ryanair.. all documents checked at Checkin and then before boarding so then it was very smooth...
    LOVE your idea of booking an extra seat next to you .. fantastic way of getting room at a cheap price ....
    Great video :-)

  • @Nanichaa
    @Nanichaa Před rokem

    The extra seat was so extra ✨

  • @skylineXpert
    @skylineXpert Před 2 lety +4

    Tried seat 1A and I can confirm Its a bit narrower but also the leg space

  • @skylarsa
    @skylarsa Před rokem +1

    The one luxury I might pick up from this video is fast track security. For £7 that is a huge time saver!

  • @Redpantslol
    @Redpantslol Před 2 lety +2

    Okay, I love the "make it fancy" concept - that should be an ongoing thing!
    EDIT: This is more of a "force it fancy" lol

  • @ColonelHarry
    @ColonelHarry Před 2 lety

    I love it.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 2 lety +29

    Omg is there anything better than WHSmith? (For people who live in the Uk, you may think I’ve lost my marbles but I love it)

  • @Cinoo90
    @Cinoo90 Před rokem

    Lovely muzzle 👌

  • @user-nb4jc3pn8y
    @user-nb4jc3pn8y Před 2 lety +2

    You remind me of Mark Wright (TOWIE) you even sound alike.

  • @lordTTB
    @lordTTB Před 2 lety

    Great video.....I have just paid for that same seat and it now costs £28 for extra front row leg room seats. My fast track through security was the same as yours....rude staff and I noticed I took longer than a family I could see going through the normal rows. I'm wearing a shirt a tie next time, lol.

  • @davidgriffiths3713
    @davidgriffiths3713 Před 2 lety

    Pay for the seat next to you, what a great idea 👍

  • @rwb2011
    @rwb2011 Před 2 lety

    I’m liking the suit wheee did you get the suit abs tie as well

  • @bsr6823
    @bsr6823 Před 2 lety +2

    No idea why I love the food on Ryanair so much. Best upgrades are fast track security and a seat at the front.

    • @leventekalman3224
      @leventekalman3224 Před 2 lety

      Yes, the hot food on Ryanair is surprisingly good. It's better than on most flag carrier airlines.

  • @isaacfung622
    @isaacfung622 Před 2 lety

    Looks cool

  • @ravidavis1847
    @ravidavis1847 Před 2 lety

    This vid is super funny. Just shows how the luxury extras can be just a waste of money. Imagine how people could travel the world if every airline was a Ryanair..mobility in the world would be amazing.

  • @user-mc6vi8yd7l
    @user-mc6vi8yd7l Před 2 lety +4

    NEW VIDEOOOOOOOOOOOO

  • @AlfoNso-ms4of
    @AlfoNso-ms4of Před 2 lety +1

    The priority queu for ryanair boeadring is always huge bc priority is the only way to bring a cabin bag onboard, hence everyone buys it

  • @lindaodd9681
    @lindaodd9681 Před 2 lety

    Oh Lordy I’m going to Barcelona from Edinburgh on 22Feb. 06.30am dept. I’m very confused about the baggage rules. I THINK I’ll be ok. Your wee film cheered me up cos I’m VERY nervous 😬 thank you!

  • @tdestroyer1882
    @tdestroyer1882 Před 2 lety

    No way! At 3:44 it’s the same lounge that I was in when I went to the Maldives in 2020 just before covid

  • @damiandubinski6400
    @damiandubinski6400 Před 2 lety +1

    FINNALY RYANAIR

  • @awesomeguygaming4702
    @awesomeguygaming4702 Před 2 lety

    Very cool travel hack

  • @CamaroMan514
    @CamaroMan514 Před 2 lety +1

    Cut down on the car service and that is a LEGITIMATE Business Class experience for an insane price!

  • @fredskronk
    @fredskronk Před 2 lety +6

    Think I’d ditch the car but the rest feels legit. First class on the Stansted express perhaps :)

  • @zacklee22
    @zacklee22 Před 2 lety

    Hi how are you and I am Zack from Malaysia and I lile the video today

  • @amc3
    @amc3 Před 2 lety

    If you fly 5 + return trips a year, buy a Priority Pass, they are always doing promotions and offer good value. Got one 2 years ago as I had 15 flights booked (Dont tell Greta) each
    lounge visit worked out at about £12. instead of the usual £25+. At most UK airports, you buy a sandwich £4.50, a bottle of water £3.00, packet of crisps £1.25, bar of chocolate
    £1.50, thats over 10 quid! Why give WH Rip Off Smith all that money, lounges offer hot and cold food, hot and cold drinks and alcohol. Iv`e had the Ryanair Lasagne, its really good.
    Loved this First Class TPGUK production Nicky.

  • @tlgraber
    @tlgraber Před 2 lety +2

    This was a much better video than the trip reports of actual first class flights.

  • @chasingtheclouds
    @chasingtheclouds Před 2 lety +19

    This was such a cool episode! Nicky really tried to make low-budget as luxurious as possible. Still not even close to first class though

    • @sirBrouwer
      @sirBrouwer Před 2 lety

      not even business class

    • @clementgaillard1308
      @clementgaillard1308 Před 2 lety +1

      not even close to an Air France interior flight with the fancy old little 2+2 planes

  • @cesarbeltran9967
    @cesarbeltran9967 Před rokem

    This was hilarious

  • @Marcus.and.Chelsey.
    @Marcus.and.Chelsey. Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant video mate! But I would've skipped the car and used that money to pay for another flight somewhere else!

  • @COMEINTOMYWORLD
    @COMEINTOMYWORLD Před 2 lety +1

    Entertaining video. If you actually booked a first class flight for this route would it have been cheaper?!

  • @x.k.b.w.6716
    @x.k.b.w.6716 Před 2 lety +1

    You should check out the airport’s VIP service. They may even drive you up to the airplane.

  • @amandamuzyka3704
    @amandamuzyka3704 Před 2 lety

    My new best friend...subscribed.

  • @orjanlidberg3975
    @orjanlidberg3975 Před 2 lety

    Nicky, I love your video! First class with Ryanair.. Nah :)

  • @Ichsukatanuka
    @Ichsukatanuka Před 2 lety +1

    I mean you could... but would you want to. Good thing Nicky's positive lol

  • @Felix-kl4tf
    @Felix-kl4tf Před 2 lety

    I understand that Ryanair Priority Boarding is underwealming for most passengers. There can be up to 100 priority passengers on each flight.
    The reason for this is, that separating the passengers into priority and non-priority is not meant for the passenger. It is only exists for operational reasons. Only priority passengers are allowed to bring a cabin bag on board. There is space for just about 100 cabin bags in the overhead bins, so priority is limited to 100 tickets per flight. All other non-priority passengers may only bring a small bag plus one duty free bag on board. Through this boarding procedure, the gate agent is able to single out passengers with excess handluggage, charge them and tag the bag way in advance, so the bag can be quickly loaded in the hold without delaying the flight. Without this procedure, every boarding would end in full overhead bins and last minute tagging and loading while delaying the flight. Ryanair passengers usually try to bring more handluggage (often too much), as check-in luggage costs extra.

  • @gamingguy8732
    @gamingguy8732 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi nick

  • @aguimars
    @aguimars Před 2 lety

    You made a funny video. By the way Ryanair crew dont like to film on board. If you get the seat near the door to strech the legs in every economy class flying you are in paradise for sure. Thanx for the creativity

  • @kellandbailey2970
    @kellandbailey2970 Před 2 lety +24

    The question is while would a first class ticket cost with a more traditional airline during that timefraem?

    • @marcmauldan8707
      @marcmauldan8707 Před 2 lety +4

      There is no first class within europe. Only on intercontinental flights.

    • @harshilpatel684
      @harshilpatel684 Před 2 lety +5

      @@marcmauldan8707 there is internationl business between London and madrid via BA or IB who fly wide bodies

    • @marcmauldan8707
      @marcmauldan8707 Před 2 lety +1

      @@harshilpatel684 Do they operate this as "FIRST" though?

    • @harshilpatel684
      @harshilpatel684 Před 2 lety

      @@marcmauldan8707 IB doesn't have a first class product I don't think, I few business from MAD to LHR on an a350 connecting from another long haul flight and that only had business.
      I reckon BA whilst having first only sells it as a business class ticket too (and may give high yielding members the first hard product to try on the short flight)
      I doubt they have many first pax connecting onto long haul flights, E.g. Someone flying first on a connecting MAD-LHR-LAX or HKG, but again on a 2hr flight how much can first really differentiate from business

  • @darkchocolatesixpack
    @darkchocolatesixpack Před 2 lety

    what a funny idea

  • @angelatester2471
    @angelatester2471 Před rokem

    It's the sense of cess pit humour that let's the sardin tin company down.

  • @l3v1ckUK
    @l3v1ckUK Před 2 lety

    The phrase, "you can't polish a turd" springs to mind.

  • @gamingguy8732
    @gamingguy8732 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi TPGUK

  • @Hephaistion03
    @Hephaistion03 Před 2 lety

    Did that fizzy wine come out a bottle or am I mistaken in seeng fizzy wine being served like lager / beer etc , from a high pressurized nozzle !!! Great vids by the way : > )

  • @beastyjack2098
    @beastyjack2098 Před 2 lety

    I live in the nearby town of bishop's Stortford and I always fly from there .However I will go to Gatwick in 4 days

  • @micheal1008
    @micheal1008 Před rokem

    The best seat is B4 or B6 if you like Window. You won't have stewards walking over your legs when they come in.

  • @muhammadAli-or4vv
    @muhammadAli-or4vv Před 2 lety

    Do a review an all business classes

  • @martinjg3662
    @martinjg3662 Před 2 lety

    After you add up all those costs you probably could of flown business with a major airline for the same price! Still, you looked sharp in that suit!

  • @Emthe30something
    @Emthe30something Před 2 lety +2

    First class = people being jealous of your food. Usually it might be quality, here it's just that you have some. But still counts. 😛

  • @lyanneashi
    @lyanneashi Před rokem

    What do you call the mount on your camera on 7:56?

  • @alexhaslip9962
    @alexhaslip9962 Před 2 lety

    I have been to that lounge