Ryanair snow cancellations

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  • Anonymous
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    EU_Flyer
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    Hello everyone

    I am considering flying into Bergamo near Milan over the Christmas and New Year period with Ryanair. I’ve never flown them in winter.

    Does anyone have experience with Ryanair in circumstances where there is bad weather?

    Are they quick to cancel? What do they actually do if they do cancel?

    Would a smaller airport like Bergamo be more/less likely to close than Milan Malpensa for example.

    I know it’s hard to predict the weather and its impact – but thanks in advance for your insights.


    MartynSinclair
    Participant

    Hi Alex

    A few years ago, I was on a boys weekend away in Bergamo. We took a flight to Milan and got diverted to Bergamo. What a result! Saved us a 50 minute journey.

    Cant advise you on the weather, but Old Bergamo on the hill, is fabulous.. Enjoy.


    seasonedtraveller
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    I am not a big Ryaniair user but, I can’t see them being more keen to cancel than any other airline would be – it wouldn’t make sense for them.

    Agree with Martyn, old Bergamo is lovely.


    Charles-P
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    Like ‘seasonedtraveller’ I am not a user of Ryanair but everything I hear about them makes me think their business plan is so tight with regard to costs they would cancel at the drop of a hat to maintain revenue and avoid costs.
    There is a story in the Press today that they were the only airline who refused to let people cancel their flights to Belgium during the recent security alert.


    conshaldow
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    Hi Alex,

    I personally have never had problems with Ryanair during bad weather. I would say there is similar chance of delay but usually they are able to operate when possible.
    I’ve had previous troubles with Aer Lingus and especially Easyjet with regards to cancellations during bad weather, so I think notwithstanding a full blizzard you should hopefully get away without a hitch.

    Sods law now when in Bergamo you’ll be hit by the biggest winter storm Italy will have ever seen.


    ConcordeFlyer
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    Alex_Fly.
    I have taken Ryanair from the UK to Bergamo (Milan East as it is known). It is someway from Milan but great if you are going north or north east of the city.
    With regards to flights being cancelled, i have come to the conclusion that they seem to be the most determind to get you from A to B either on time or as close to scheduled departure. With their extremely tight margin, with a plane not in the air/cancelled, the loss clock starts ticking straight away.
    Have never experienced winter conditions at Bergamo however I have experienced ‘pea soup’ summer night time fog conditions. We were one of the only ones to get away. Transavia diverted their flight to Genoa and then coached passengers to the airport.
    If anyone wants to try and get your destination and on time….Ryanair will certainly try their hardest…..


    canucklad
    Participant

    Yep, I’ll agree with the rest.
    Ryanair will try and get you there and out more than other airlines, but like conshaldow you can’t predict sods law.

    By the by Alex_Fly, having been to Milan and Bergamo, the choice is simple…..

    Beautiful Bergamo by a mile, I wouldn’t even bother motorwaying it up to the most over rated city in Europe.


    AMcWhirter
    Participant

    Alex_Fly You never mentioned from which UK airport you would be using.

    If flying from Stansted, I’d be just as concerned with the weather conditions in the London area.

    Can Stansted cope with snow as well as Bergamo ?


    EU_Flyer
    Participant

    Thanks everyone for your useful reponses.

    I’ll be flying from Athens, where the chances of snow are low (i hope!).


    EU_Flyer
    Participant

    Thanks everyone for your useful reponses.

    I’ll be flying from Athens, where the chances of snow are low (i hope!).


    LuganoPirate
    Participant

    Bergamo is a beautiful city, and I’m sorry to disagree here with Canucklad, but I love Milan as well though if there for a weekend I’d probably not bother to make the journey.

    Weather wise, I wouldn’t worry too much. The Italian airports, including Bergamo, are well equipped to handle snow should it fall – unlike several in the UK so I’d also be more worried by the UK end than the Italian end.

    Unfortunately Italian drivers are less well equipped to deal with snow and icy conditions so if you’re driving take extra care as no-one has yet told them they should slow down when it’s icy!

    If the weather is fine, I’d suggest a visit to Berlucchi for their wines and Prosecco. It’s a short drive, about 40 kms and they also have an excellent restaurant for lunch. I’m sure your hotel can give you more information. Enjoy.


    FDOS_UK
    Participant

    Just out of interest

    Bergamo (Orio al Serio airport) to central Milan is about 56-60km, depending on your routing.

    Milan Malpensa (MXP) to central Milan is 50-52km.

    Not a lot in it.


    ConcordeFlyer
    Participant

    ,….apart from the fact the Malpensa Express Train connects the airport to the city centre in just under 40 mins.
    The commute from Bergamo to Milan city centre is very different in both timings and costs.

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