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Ryanair Passengers May Stand for Cheapest Tix

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 6, 2009 4:22 AM CDT

(Newser) – Passengers who really want to save money on Ryanair may soon be able to purchase "standing room only" tickets on the discount airline's flights, reports the Sun. Under the plan, passengers would huddle about "bar stools" with seat belts. Ryanair officials have already talked to Boeing about designing new planes with standing room that could cut costs as much as 20%. The firm has applied for permission to make the changes with the Irish Aviation Authority, said a source.

It's time to stand up, says Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair Michael O'Leary.
It's time to stand up, says Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair Michael O'Leary.   (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, file)
A Ryanair jet takes off from the Belfast City Airport.
A Ryanair jet takes off from the Belfast City Airport.   (AP Photo / Peter Morrison, file)
A Ryanair logo marks a plane in Dublin's airport.
A Ryanair logo marks a plane in Dublin's airport.   (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, file)
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COMMENTS
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ack
Jul 6, 2009 12:36 PM CDT
Gotta have the strap, though -- like a New York subway. If you're gonna do it, do it right.
Mjoh3
Jul 6, 2009 12:06 PM CDT
Would probably have more leg room than a regular coach seat!

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