Simon Calder Thinks Ryanair is the Best Airline

Simon Calder said something that surprised podcast host Greg Dickinson.

Travel expert Simon Calder said which airline he thinks is the best. He said Ryanair is the best on his podcast.

He chose Ryanair because it is safe, good value, and has a great crew. Some people may be surprised because Ryanair is often criticized.

Ryanair is known for being straightforward on social media. Its CEO, Michael O'Leary, is known for his strong views. But Ryanair has a great safety record and cheap flights.

Ryanair is the biggest airline in Europe. It also flies the most international passengers in the world.

Mr Calder said Ryanair is not just the biggest budget airline, but also the best in the world.

The host was surprised and asked if Mr Calder really thought Ryanair was the best. Mr Calder said it has a great safety record, is on time, and has friendly staff.

Mr Calder paid only £52 for three flights and didn't buy any food.

The host disagreed with Mr Calder.

Mr Calder said Ryanair's safety record is one of the reasons it's the best.

In 2025, Ryanair flew to more places than any other airline. Italy is its most popular destination, followed by Spain.

Ryanair is the biggest airline in Italy and has its busiest hub in London.

This year, Ryanair made a profit and flew 208 million passengers with 647 planes.

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