Ryanair’s £79 membership scheme takes off – but Which? says ‘think twice’

T&Cs show limitations to the promises of 12 free seat reservations, insurance and monthly access to a sale

Ryanair has become the latest low-cost airline to offer a yearly membership scheme that promises benefits such as free reserved seats and cheap flights - but the consumer group Which? says you should look at the small print before you join.

The low-cost carrier's Prime membership costs 79 a person a year and promises 12 free seat reservations, travel insurance, and monthly access to a sale. However, the terms and conditions show a number of limitations.