Anastasia, 23, was left with a big shock when she finally landed at her destination after travelling with Ryanair. She couldn’t get over the major travel blunder
A woman who flew with Ryanair has shared how she ended up “miles away” from her holiday destination due to a significant travel mishap. Anastasia, 23, took to social media to share her blunder in the hope that others won’t make the same mistake.
In a recent video, she revealed that she was travelling to Brussels with Ryanair when she made a startling discovery about her trip. Despite the journey being smooth, she got the shock of her life upon landing at her chosen destination, and the reason why might surprise you.
Despite her enthusiasm for travel, it seems she wasn’t as prepared as she thought, as she found herself miles away from the city. This oversight caused quite a bit of trouble, and it’s not the only travel saga to have been reported lately.
Sharing a clip of her journey, Anastasia wrote: “When Ryanair says you’re flying to Brussels without mentioning the airport is 60km away from the city.” This equates to just over 37 miles.
Although she confessed it was “her fault” for not checking, the error seemed to cause them some travel chaos. It serves as a reminder to thoroughly research before travelling.
The video has since been viewed over 11,000 times, and people were quick to comment. A variety of opinions were shared.
One person said: “Yeah, this one’s on you.” Another added: “Not to be that person, but did you check how you would get from the airport to your destination?”
A third replied: “I’m from Brussels and I think it’s badly indicated. Yes, it says Brussels Charleroi, but they write Brussels when they are two completely different cities?”
Meanwhile, a fourth could relate to the story, as they commented: “I have flashbacks of this happening to me and my friends on New Year’s in Antwerp waiting for the bus at 2am in the middle of nowhere.”
Someone else also chimed in with: “In your defence, they do market it as Brussels South Airport when, in fact, it’s very far away, and in a small town called Charleroi.”
If you weren’t aware, Brussels actually operates two primary airports. These comprise Brussels Airport (BRU), situated in Zaventem, and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), positioned in Charleroi.
Brussels Airport is regarded as the principal international hub and sits nearer to the city centre, whilst Charleroi Airport lies further south and is frequently utilised by low-cost carriers.
The Ryanair website declares: “Brussels is a wonderful city break destination at any time of year, so the timing of your trip really depends on what you’re interested in seeing and doing. The busiest season is summer, from the end of May until the beginning of September, and of course this comes with both pros and cons.
“If you like to see your cities bathed in sunshine, summer is undoubtedly the best time of year to book flights to Brussels, and Brussels’ gilded baroque buildings do look beautiful in the sunlight.
“But Brussels is busy at this time of year too, and you might prefer a little more space to yourself when you visit. If that’s the case, the shoulder seasons (April/May and September/October) are a really good idea. The kids are in school and students in college, so the streets are a little quieter but the weather is still hospitable – and cheap Brussels flights are easier to find off-peak season too.”
The airline has been approached for further comment.