One of the most exciting moments for a 20 year old Philippe was the discovery of RyanAir and their unreal prices. I remember looking over their routes like, woah, I can really get to all these places for €15 or €20???
And so I did. From Paris to Bratislava, Brussels to Bordeaux. (I’m leaving out the best part… most of those trips were with an ex that I broke up with after booking everything. 🤷🏾♂️ Was not gonna let those cheap tickets go to waste though!) I mastered the art of layering every piece of clothing to stay under their single carry on limit.
As I’ve gotten older and more concerned with how my choices affect people and the planet, I’ve started to wonder if these bargain flights really were a good thing. Prices that are unbelievably low often reek of fast fashion or fast food, and other industries that aren’t so great for workers or ecosystems.
But what about budget travel? Turns out that isn’t so black-and-white. I did a whole deep dive into how RyanAir works for my latest video to see if it’s compatible with ethical travel. Check it out!