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[size=85:g09kenni]novinite 27 May 2010

Ryanair Takes Off to Bulgaria's Plovdiv City in September

Irish low-cost air carrier Ryanair will launch flights to Bulgaria's Plovdiv airport in September this year, a deputy minister has announced.

“The company has certain requirements that airports should meet, including low fees,” Economy and Energy Minister Ivo Marinov announced on Thursday.

Ryanair representatives visited Bulgaria last month, conferred with Transport Minister Alexander Tsvetkov and visited Plovdiv airport to finalize an agreement.

According to Plovdiv airport executive director Doychin Anguelov the attraction of low-fare air companies is part of the airport strategy to increase its passengers and revenues.

Ryanair has been planning to launch flights to Plovdiv airport for several years.

Plovdiv became even more attractive for air companies as of April 1, when its fees were sharply reduced and stand three times lower that the fees at the airport in the capital Sofia. The low fees will be in forced for two years.

I think now we are all beginning to realise that the budget airlines are not really budget airlines at all. When I checked a flight recently with Bulgaria Air it worked out the be £177 return compare the the £278 return I just paid So from now on I will be checking Bulgarian Air first.

Have used Ryan Air one on trip to Ireland and have to say there were no problems at all. But family members has had no end of problem with them.

Oddy

I have always been very sceptical of the so called cheap airlines, and up till this year chose to go with BA,(Heathrow to Sofia) but in July I flew Ryanair, (Stansted to Plovdiv) not so much for the price because as has been stated with all the extras its no cheaper than BA. But it was more for the convinience of both airports. I have no complaint about the flights and in fact as I was on the only plane at Plovdiv it was great for getting the baggage. The other thing I found odd (but very handy) was that when I booked in a couple of days before the flight out it let me book in for the return flight and print both in and out boarding cards and that was a good 2.5 weeks before the return flight. So I guess its not all bad. Mind you i would still use BA if they went to Plovdiv.

Has anyone tried to use this site

There is a security thing where you have to solve a puzzle confused you bet I am.

Even better there is a audible puzzle where you cannot make sense of the sounds

Not sure what you meant Tony can you post a link here please so we can have a look.

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Try and book a flight Plodiv to Stansted. Once you get the security question see if you can answer it????

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Try and book a flight Plodiv to Stansted. Once you get the security question see if you can answer it????

it is security all you do is type what you see and enter

I thought it said solve the puzzle I'll try again doh

It worked ta, such is getting old

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It worked ta, such is getting old

Welcome! Now have you tried this airline [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] but might be a bit far for you have a look Bucharest to London Luton works out around £60 return

Thanks Bernie Luton is not an option for us as we can get from Daughters place to Gatwick in 50 mins and Stansted is only 1 hour. Looking for flights for next year of course. But you are my gem

Real frustrating that the cheap flights are all from Luton/Gatwick.
Pretty much double/treble the price from Manchester and no direct flights.

Mr Eq

I suppose its down to cost? some of the ports are very expensive so they go where its cheaper which is why the tend to offer cheaper flights.

Oh some more good news   Things are surely looking up now

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New London - Sofia Daily Service For Summer 2016
06 Aug 2015

Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (6 Aug) announced it will launch a new daily service from London Stansted to Sofia, beginning in May 2016, which will go on sale from September. Sofia will be Ryanair’s second Bulgarian airport, following Plovdiv (which has a 4 times weekly service to London Stansted), and is another key primary airport, as Ryanair continues to expand Europe’s largest route network.

Ryanair celebrated its new London Stansted to Sofia service by releasing 100,000 seats for sale across its European network, at prices from £19.99 for travel in September and October. These low fare seats are available for booking until midnight Monday (10 Aug).

Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said:

“Ryanair is pleased to announce a new daily London Stansted to Sofia route beginning May 2016, which will go on sale on [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] in September. Sofia is another key capital city airport and our second in Bulgaria, as we continue to grow Europe’s largest route network, with more routes and flights and improved schedules.

UK consumers already choose Ryanair for our low fares, industry leading customer service and great route choice. Now they can also book their flights even earlier on our improved website and app, carry a free small 2nd carry-on bag, enjoy allocated seats, avail of our new Family Extra and Business Plus services, and use their personal electronic devices at all stages of their flight, as Ryanair continues to deliver so much more than just the lowest fares – with much more to come.

To celebrate our new London Stansted to Sofia service, we are releasing 100,000 seats for sale across our European network from £19.99 for travel in September and October, which are available for booking until midnight Monday (10 Aug). Since these low amazing prices will be snapped up quickly, customers should see more at: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

I'm going on a trip soon and wondered how tuf Ryanair are about cabin luggage size, I have read on their site what they say but my bag is 1 cm oversize.

never travelled with them so I can't help, but I'm sure there are members on here who have and maybe able to give you some advice.