Ryanair Actually IMPRESSED ME! (Here’s Why)
Everyone has an opinion on Ryanair. I actually went and tested it — Edinburgh to London Stansted — so you don't have to guess. This is the honest, unfiltered Ryanair review that cuts through the internet noise: the hidden fees, the real legroom, the lounge secret nobody talks about, and whether Europe's most controversial budget airline is actually worth your money in 2025. I kicked things off on the Edinburgh Tram — one of the most underrated airport transfer options in Europe — and broke down every transport option so you know exactly how to get to Edinburgh Airport without overpaying or getting stressed. From the moment I checked in to touchdown at London Stansted, I documented everything. The bag drop process. The gate chaos. The boarding experience. The seats. The legroom (spoiler: it's a conversation). The snacks. And yes — the lav tour is back, because you people demanded it. But here's what surprised me most: I found something at the gate that completely changed how I felt about this flight. I'm not going to spoil it here — but stick around, because it genuinely shifted my verdict. After flying everything from First Class to budget carriers across four continents, I can tell you with confidence: Ryanair is not what the internet says it is. It's actually worse in some ways — and way better in others. That's the honest verdict. Is Ryanair worth it for budget travel in Europe? Watch to the end — the answer might surprise you. 📌 LINKS & RESOURCES: 🎒 Ryanair Cabin Bag Size Guide: https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12888036565521-Ryanair-s-Bag-Policy 🚆 Edinburgh Tram Info & Prices: https://edinburghtrams.com/tickets/farefinder 📧 Subscribe for more honest travel reviews 0:00 Ryanair: The Love/Hate Story 0:56 Edinburgh Tram to Airport 2:27 Edinburgh Airport Check-in & Baggage 3:55 Security Checkpoint & Fast Track 5:17 Airport Lounge & Breakfast 6:40 Walking to the Gate & Boarding 7:46 Meet Our Ryanair 737-800 9:09 Ryanair Onboard Experience 10:10 Takeoff from Edinburgh 11:58 Filtered Coffee & In-flight Food 13:03 Landing at London Stansted 13:46 Ryanair Flight Costs Breakdown 14:36 Stansted Airport Bus Transfer 15:15 Baggage Claim & Outro Matt's Moments is a travel channel for people who love the journey as much as the destination. I cover airlines, trains, cruises, and everything in between — honestly, without the fluff. #Ryanair #BudgetTravel #EuropeTravel #TravelVlog #AirlineReview