If you love Ryanair’s low fares but hate the idea of forking out extra for seats and insurance, the airline’s latest move might just make you say, “Take my £79!“ Introducing Ryanair Prime, a new subscriber discount scheme that promises way more savings than its price tag (provided you fly enough).
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How it works!
For £79 a year, Prime members get:
✔ Free reserved seats (No more praying for an aisle!)
✔ Free travel insurance (Because who actually remembers to buy it?)
✔ Access to 12 exclusive annual seat sales (One per month, perfect for impulse weekend getaways).
Is It Worth It?
Ryanair says if you fly 12 times a year, you could save up to £420, over five times the membership cost. Even if you only manage three flights a year, you’d still be £105 in savings, which already covers the subscription fee.
The catch? Membership is capped at 250,000 customers, so it’s first come, first served. Basically, if you’re a frequent flyer (or just addicted to budget getaways), you might want to grab a spot before it’s gone.
How Does It Compare?
Ryanair isn’t the first low-cost airline to roll out a subscription. Wizz Air has its MultiPass, which locks in monthly flight prices and includes baggage and priority perks. Ryanair’s Prime, however, leans more toward discounts and perks rather than price fixing, so it’s all about flexibility over predictability.
Final Verdict
If you’re the type who lives for cheap fares, spontaneous trips, and Ryanair flash sales, Prime could be a solid deal. But if you only fly Ryanair once a year, you’re probably better off just paying for extras when needed.
Sign-ups are open now at Ryanair.com; just don’t say we didn’t warn you when it sells out!
