[OSM-talk] SOTM weekend accommodation?

[Simon Hewison]

Gregory wrote:
> You need to get over the sea from here to there. An alternative to 
> swimming is to go in a plane, and unless you have a private jet you may 
> be required to show your passport to someone.
> I think Ryan Air's policy requires you to have a passport.
> 

Actually, not quite.
from http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/conditions.php?pos=MYFLIGHT

> For British and Irish citizens who are travelling on
> flights to/from the United Kingdom to/from the Republic of Ireland (Common Travel Area),
> a valid driving licence with photo is acceptable photo ID. 
 >
> Passengers who are citizens of other countries travelling on these routes must present a valid passport
> (with visa if applicable) or a National Identity Card issued by the
> government of a European Economic Area (EEA) country.

.. although it's vague that a driving licence is good enough for their online 
check-in facility.. so they'll probably sting you for a check-in charge.

If travelling with Ryanair, don't check in more than 15kg of hold luggage, or 
they'll really sting you in excess baggage charges.

-- 
Simon Hewison