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Friday, November 4. 2005

Ryanair Says Free Flights For All!

The iconic founder of Ryanair, Michael O`Leary, evidently feels that some time soon, flying on his airline might be free according to this article. Well, not quite free. Free if you gamble enough, drink enough, and generally waste money on a myriad of entertainment options he hopes to offer you including games, lottery tickets, insurance, and more. He`s also a big fan of environmentalists if you read the quote below:

Within four to five years the success of in-flight gaming and services such as insurance and car hire could make flights free. ``Entertainment is where the real money will be made in future.`` If anyone got round to paying passengers to travel ``we will pay them more``. He dismissed suggestions that the free ticket moves would further anger environmentalists who want to see a carbon tax on aviation fuel. It was his job to ``annoy the [%$&*$@ers]``.

Wow, that O``Leary guy. He`s like an Irish Richard Branson only less successful and more annoying.

UPDATE: Nothing like a little market research to test the concept. Looks like Ryanair is giving 2 million seats away for free. You only have to pay taxes, fees, & charges. And just in case you weren`t aware of it, Mobissimo searches Ryanair. For free as well. Read about the sale here.