Welcome to ICE-G

Inflight Customer Experience Guide

Low Fares, Great Care

This guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed for delivering exceptional customer service and enhance customer experience.

30,000+ Crew

Largest people department in Ryanair

95 Bases

Across Europe

300M+ Guests

Annually

#1 Punctual

Most punctual airline in Europe

About This Guide

The Inflight Customer Experience Guide (ICE-G) provides essential information to enhance your skills and effectively deliver your role as a Ryanair Brand Ambassador.

This guide covers:

  • Customer experience and communication importance
  • Grooming standards and professional appearance
  • Sales techniques and achieving goals
  • vPOS usage and onboard procedures
  • Equipment handling and safety protocols
  • Communication tools and IT improvements

What is ICE-G?

Understanding the Guide

Overview

Welcome to your Inflight Customer Experience Guide (ICE-G). This document provides essential information to enhance your skills and effectively deliver your role as the Ryanair Brand Ambassador.

What's Included

We cover various aspects of customer experience, including:

  • Communication: Importance and benefits of effective communication
  • Training: Continuous development opportunities
  • Grooming: Professional standards and appearance
  • Sales: Significance of sales and achieving goals
  • vPOS: Virtual Point of Sale usage and procedures
  • Equipment: Proper handling and maintenance
  • IT Tools: Streamlined operations and improvements

Your Responsibility

It is your responsibility to remain up to date with this guide and all updated changes made. Regular updates will be communicated through Ryanair Connect and FleetHub.

Inflight Management Team

Meet Your Leadership

Leadership Structure

The Inflight Department is Ryanair's largest people department. Our management team is dedicated to supporting and developing crew members across all bases.

Director of Inflight

Sinead Quinn

Deputy Director

Thomas McLoughlin

European Bases Managers

Regional leadership across Europe

Operations Managers

Daily operational support

Behind the Scenes

Want to learn more about different departments? Check out our Behind the Scenes series on FleetHub to meet the teams that support our daily operations.

Visit FleetHub

Ryanair Connect

Your All-in-One Crew App

Everything You Need in One Place

Ryanair Connect App is our people app, which holds all the tools you need every day on your vPOS device or personal device.

Roster App - Calendar View

The updated Roster app features a calendar view displaying your roster for the next 12 months with new icons representing various duties, shift types, and sectors.

Features:

  • 12-month view of your schedule
  • Duty type icons and indicators
  • Simplified absence registration
  • Annual leave and VTO planning

Important: Check your roster every Friday as all rosters are subject to change.

VTO - Voluntary Time Off

VTO offers short-notice availability for unpaid days off within the crewing period and week 1 roster.

How it works:

  • Red notification dot indicates available days
  • Apply with just 3 clicks
  • Receive responses via the app
  • Notifications sent through notification center
Swaps & Swap Marketplace

Apply for swaps from 4 weeks in advance up to 24 hours before your duty.

Swap Rules:

  • Maximum 3 swaps per month (direct + marketplace combined)
  • Only swap one day OFF per block
  • Must be same rank (No1 with No1, JU with JU)
  • 72-hour expiry if not accepted
  • View swap history and active swaps
POSI - Personal Overall Sales Information

Self-manage your individual performance with detailed sales analytics.

Track your performance:

  • Average spend comparison
  • Flights with no sales
  • Number of customers served
  • On-time statistics
  • Route-specific comparisons
Customer Boarding Pass Scan

Scan the boarding pass of the first customer to board at both front and rear doors.

Purpose:

  • Analyze boarding procedures & operations
  • Identify time gaps for improvement
  • Enhance punctuality
  • Improve operational resilience
CDF - Crew Documents Folder

Cloud-based folder containing safety and non-safety documents.

Features:

  • Onboard announcements section
  • Download announcements via Wi-Fi
  • Play via interphone if PRAM unavailable
  • Backup system for documents
  • Update daily ahead of duties
Travel Documents

Update your passport information directly from your vPOS or personal device.

Your Responsibility: Ensure all travel documentation (AIC, CIC, passport) is renewed at least 6 months in advance.

Base Changes

Submit three base preferences via the "Base Preference" app on Ryanair Connect.

Considerations for approval:

  • Personal performance
  • 12 months experience
  • Operational vacancies

Receive notifications via vPOS when reviewed and approved.

Staff Travel

Take advantage of discounted tickets and our wide route network.

Entitlements:

  • White tickets: Unlimited standby tickets from day 1
  • Blue tickets: 6 tickets per year after 12 months service (confirmed or standby)

Access via FleetHub in the apps section.

Pillars of Inflight

Foundation of Excellence

Leadership

All crew are responsible for customer experience. No1 supervises junior crew to ensure highest service standards.

Communication

Clear communication between flight deck and crew is crucial for completing onboard goals and tasks.

Organisation

From briefing to end of day, ensure efficiency in all onboard tasks with equal goal sharing.

Customer Experience

Efficient boarding, quality service, visual displays, and availability at all times.

Excellence in Service

These four pillars work together to create an exceptional inflight experience. Each crew member plays a vital role in upholding these standards, from the moment customers board until they disembark.

Roles & Career Progression

Your Path to Success

European Bases Manager (EBM)

Each base has an appointed EBM to mentor, support, and develop cabin crew.

How to connect:

  • Base visits (advertised on FleetHub)
  • One-to-one meetings via Microsoft Teams (request through Zendesk)
  • Queries about roster, career opportunities, base changes
Inflight Operations Manager

Bridge function between cabin crew and Operations Control Centre (OCC).

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor crew out of base
  • Ensure HOTAC/GT information delivery
  • Manage diversions and weather disruptions
  • Monitor on-time performance
  • Attend daily operations meetings
Role of a No1

As No1, you are the onboard supervisor responsible for customer experience and crew performance.

Key duties:

  • Conduct effective pre-flight briefing
  • Cover on-time performance
  • Discuss inflight bar services
  • Review current incentives/promotions
  • Share latest company updates
  • Supervise crew performance standards
Role of Base Supervisor

Main point of contact between the company and crew, present at gates, onboard, and base office.

Responsibilities:

  • On-Time Performance: Ensure crew report on time and door closure achieved
  • Grooming Standards: Maintain high grooming standards
  • Local Training: Deliver ICE-T, SLCK flights, base training days
  • Integration: Support new joiners and newly promoted crew

Career Progression

At Ryanair, we encourage career progression from day one. Your journey can include:

  • SNY & CESNY: Familiarization and customer experience flights
  • JU NEW: Junior cabin crew member
  • JUAH/JCSS: Junior crew senior positions
  • No1: Cabin supervisor
  • Line Checker: Quality assurance role
  • Safety Department: Instructor/Examiner positions
  • Base Supervisor: Management position

The sky is the limit! Hard work, dedication, and delivering your role to the best of your ability are key to growth.

How Do I Progress?

Promotions from JU to No1 depend on operational needs in your base.

Eligibility for No1 Course:

  • Minimum 10 months flying experience
  • Overall performance in line with company standards
  • Vacancies posted via Ryanair Connect

Customer Experience & Engagement

Creating Memorable Journeys

Why is Customer Experience Important?

Creating a memorable experience is essential throughout the entire customer journey - from booking to arrival destination.

Your impact:

  • You are the face of Ryanair
  • Largest impact on customer journey
  • Direct influence on customer satisfaction
  • Brand ambassador role

Customer Communication

Customers expect clear and timely communication about flight status, delays, and relevant information.

Communication priorities:

  • Keep customers informed
  • Manage expectations
  • Reduce frustration
  • Address individual needs
  • Provide special assistance
  • Make customers feel heard and valued

Customer Engagement

Create an emotional connection that directly influences the inflight experience.

Personal Greetings

Start with a warm, friendly welcome to set a positive tone.

Example: "Welcome onboard, enjoy your flight"

Welcome all customers on every flight!

Active Listening

Pay attention to customer needs and requests to ensure they feel heard.

Example: Customer mentions feeling cold - notify Captain and adjust cabin temperature.

Proactive Assistance

Anticipate needs before being asked.

Examples:

  • Help with baggage
  • Assist parents with children
  • No4 in middle of cabin during boarding
  • Proactive seating and baggage assistance
Engage During Service

Use the inflight bar service to engage and check in with customers.

Easy way to start conversations and ensure customers enjoy their experience.

Top Tips to Improve Customer Satisfaction

  • ✓ Meet, greet, and say goodbye to all customers
  • ✓ Keep the cabin tidy (report poor cleaning standards)
  • ✓ Ensure good cabin ambience (correct lighting settings)
  • ✓ Clear announcements - slow down, speak clearly
  • ✓ Use pre-recorded announcements
  • ✓ Make a good lasting impression - smile and wish farewell

CSAT - Customer Satisfaction

Measuring Our Success

What is CSAT?

CSAT is a metric used to measure customer satisfaction by asking customers to rate their overall satisfaction on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being extremely satisfied.

How it works:

  • Simple rating question (1-5 scale)
  • Reflects percentage of satisfied customers
  • Measures overall experience perception
  • Based on entire customer journey

Onboard Performance

CSAT score directly reflects customers' perception of our services, measuring satisfaction across all journey aspects:

  • Booking experience
  • Inflight experience
  • Crew interactions
  • Overall service quality

Create a welcoming atmosphere through friendly, approachable engagement!

Your Performance

Our crew consistently receive high CSAT scores, with particular commendation for:

  • ✓ Friendliness
  • ✓ Quality of inflight experience
  • ✓ Professionalism

Every communication touchpoint contributes to customer satisfaction!

Continuous Improvement

By analyzing CSAT scores and listening to customer feedback, we identify areas for enhancement:

  • Additional training opportunities
  • Procedural improvements
  • Service enhancements
  • Operational optimizations

Find CSAT updates regularly on our communication platforms.

Training

Continuous Learning & Development

Why is Training Important?

Ryanair's crew training program ensures you are fully trained to deliver high-quality service. Continuous learning keeps you updated with latest changes and best practices.

Benefits:

  • Refresh existing skills
  • Develop new capabilities
  • Handle various customer scenarios
  • Adapt to new technologies
  • Improve service quality and efficiency
Suppliers Training

Detailed videos on products sold onboard, available on FleetHub in the Sales, Updates, Incentives and Training space.

Training includes:

  • Product knowledge
  • Quick tips and guidance
  • Non-food videos
  • General training content
FRNTLNE Training

Online training platform with interactive TikTok-style approach.

Course structure:

  • 3 modules per course
  • 2-week completion period
  • 10-15 minutes per module
  • Accessible on any device

Module release schedule:

  • Module 2: Available 24 hours after module 1 completion
  • Module 3: Available 7 days after module 2 completion
Brandforce & Scratch Cards

Detailed videos on selling scratch cards and supporting charity partners.

Scratch card details:

  • Sold as singles and bundles
  • Link deals available throughout the year
  • Win vouchers (€3, €5, €10) or €1000/electric car
  • 'Yes' cards enter draw for €100k, €500k, or €1M

Claims processed through Brandforce website (details on card back).

ICE-T - Inflight Customer Experience Training

Training available at different stages of your career:

Initial ICE-T

Incorporated in initial course to ensure all new joiners have the same knowledge foundation.

Customer Experience Supernumerary (CESNY)

Allows new joiners to familiarize with customer experience techniques.

Learn about:

  • Product range
  • Displays and accessibility
  • Operate as additional crew member
Annual ICE-T

Completed annually via classroom or eLearning platform.

Refreshes knowledge on delivering excellent customer service using the 4 pillars.

SLCK - Customer Experience Line Checks

Items checked include:

  • Flow of service
  • Boarding procedures
  • Customer experience
  • Announcements
  • Grooming
  • All ICE-T module topics

Grooming

Professional Standards & Appearance

Grooming Guidelines

These guidelines incorporate diversity while maintaining high standards. At Ryanair, we respect everyone's individuality and embrace diversity.

Common issues identified:

  • Incorrect color of tights
  • Dull/grey shirts

We Are Ryanair

You are the face of Ryanair. From the moment you step outside your door in uniform, professional conduct is essential:

  • On the way to the airport
  • Walking through the terminal
  • To and from the aircraft
  • Onboard

Always maintain:

  • Professional appearance
  • Polite demeanor
  • Good posture
  • Positive attitude
  • Friendly approach
How to Order Uniform Items

Order uniform items via UniformsforWork website.

First-time users:

  • Username: Your Crewcode in CAPITAL letters
  • Password: 'ufw'

Delivery options:

  • Standard delivery to Base Office
  • Express delivery available

Direct purchase available at: STN, DUB, and BGY bases from Base Supervisor

For issues: sales@uniformsforwork.com

How to Return Uniform Items

For incorrect sizing: Email uniformsforwork team for return instructions based on your location.

Leaving the company: Return to Base Office:

  • All uniform items
  • ID badge
  • vPOS device
  • Manual
  • Crewbag

Complete and sign the Return of Company Property form with Base Supervisor.

Grooming Management

Grooming must be reviewed in line with company guidelines.

Responsibility:

  • No1: Complete checks during briefing and throughout day
  • Base Supervisor: Complete checks at gates/ramp and onboard
Importance of Compliance

Maintaining the same standard across the network for all cabin crew.

Non-compliance consequences:

  • Grooming discrepancy issued
  • Must rectify issues

Who issues discrepancies:

  • No1 during grooming checks
  • Base Supervisor (if No1 absent or No1's grooming below standards)

Boarding Management

Every Minute Matters

Every Minute Matters

Punctuality is key in aviation. Our commitment to timeliness enhances operational efficiency and promotes trust among customers.

Your role:

  • Report for duty on time
  • Prompt communication if running late
  • Proactive thinking for potential delays
  • Plan ahead to mitigate lateness risks

Default to Boarding

Always default to boarding - commence as soon as possible!

Proactive Boarding

Work as a team to ensure efficient boarding.

All No1s should discuss during pre-flight briefing:

  • Direct customers to take seats
  • Ensure on-time departure
  • 10KG bag in overhead bin
  • Small bag under seat in front
  • Prevent bag offloading and delays

Priority Boarding:

  • Board first
  • 2 cabin bags allowed (1 small + 1 10kg)
  • Reserve overhead space for priority customers
  • Non-priority: bags under seat in front
eLID

Dispatchers enter aircraft only for unexpected changes or document exchanges.

At eLID airports: Once dispatchers confirm last customer has boarded verbally, close main aircraft door.

Report any deviations through Inflight report.

Pre-Recorded PAs

Essential for on-time departure!

Play PAs while customers board to encourage them to:

  • Move down the cabin
  • Take seats quickly
LOFO - Last Off, First On

Maintain up to 3 minutes between last customer disembarking and first customer boarding.

Purpose:

  • Ensure prompt turnaround
  • Improve punctuality
  • Efficient operations

Always ensure on-time departure without compromising safety and security.

25 Minute Turnaround

You play an integral role in maintaining Ryanair's #1 position as Europe's most punctual airline.

Critical requirements:

  • Follow all procedures correctly and efficiently
  • Maintain swift turnaround times
  • Ensure door closure on time
What if I Can't Close Door on Time?

Only acceptable reasons:

  • Dispatcher onboard due to issue
  • Engineers called
  • Captain's instructions

Must submit: Issue in Inflight report

Seat Map

Excellent tool for proactive boarding assistance!

Provides key information:

  • Priority cabin bags booked
  • Paid seats
  • PRMs, infants & children
  • Duty Travel
  • Empty available seats

Access via vPOS or personal device.

Premium Seats

Premium seats should only be occupied by those who have paid.

Premium seat locations:

  • Boeing 737-800: Rows 1, 2, 16, 17
  • Boeing 737-8200: Rows 1, 2, 17, 18

Crew actions:

  • Visually inspect boarding cards in premium rows
  • Review seat map after boarding
  • Verify boarding card matches seat number
  • Move customers to correct seats if needed
Customer Boarding Pass Scan

Scan boarding pass of first customers boarding at front and back of aircraft.

Purpose:

  • Better measure boarding operations
  • Analyze efficiency
  • Enhance customer experience
On Time Performance

Delays may occur due to factors beyond our control:

  • Weather
  • Technical issues
  • ATC restrictions

Always maintain: Professional, polite, and supportive demeanor during disruptions

Punctuality PA: Play on all flights landing before or within 5 minutes of STA (Scheduled Time of Arrival)

Customers expect to hear this PA as confirmation of on-time landing!

Onboard Sales

Driving Revenue & Customer Experience

Sales Summarised

Sales are purchases of onboard products that increase ancillary revenue and elevate customer experience.

Ryanair's ancillary offerings:

  • Priority boarding
  • Reserved seating
  • Baggage fees
  • Food and beverages

Ancillary revenue has been the core of Ryanair's growth and profitability for 30 years!

Why Are Sales Important?

Onboard sales are crucial to our business:

Lower Fares

Help keep fares low and attract more customers

More Customers

Lower fares = increased demand

Growth

More customers = company expansion

Career Opportunities

Growth = advancement possibilities + 10% sales bonus

For crew:

  • Enhance sales bonus
  • Earn various incentives
  • Show career progression potential

Why Are Scratch Cards Important?

Donations are made to children's charities across Europe!

Service requirements:

  • Perform on every flight
  • 2 crew (1 front, 1 middle)
  • Showcase fan of scratch cards
  • Good PA is crucial
Average Spend

Calculation: Revenue ÷ Number of Customers onboard

Used to:

  • Assign goals to flights (visible on vPOS)
  • Monitor onboard performance
  • Review flight operations

Critical: Zero sales processed or forgetting to synchronize results in zero revenue flights!

Goals

Each flight has individual goals. No1 sets tasks & goals during pre-flight briefing.

To achieve goals:

  • Excellent product knowledge
  • Know current promotions
  • Regular FleetHub updates
  • Attend training sessions
  • Online Q&A with suppliers

Check daily:

  • ICE-G
  • Ryanair Connect
  • FleetHub
  • Inflight magazine
Vouchers

Range of vouchers for onboard purchases from Inflight Magazine.

Current vouchers:

  • PP05: Spend €5, get €5.50 credit
  • PP10: Spend €10, get €11.00 credit
  • PP15: Spend €15, get €16.50 credit
  • PP20: Spend €20, get €22 credit

Redemption:

  • Shown on seat map
  • Can add manually if missing
  • Not transferable (same flight only)

Scratch card winnings: Redeem up to €10 onboard (tap voucher button, scan barcode)

Product of the Month (POTM)

Each month, specific products are promoted with special offers:

  • 10% off offers
  • Link deals
  • Great incentives

Communicated via ICE-G beforehand.

What Rewards Are Available?

Sales bonus: Based on total revenue processed through your vPOS

Fraudulent transactions affect your final sales bonus!

Sales bonus breakdown:

  • Request via Zendesk "Sales Breakdown" category
  • Up to 3 months viewable
  • View amounts on Crew POSI
Incentives

Ryanair rewards top-performing crew with various incentives!

Annual Cabin Crew Awards:

  • Luxurious resort event
  • Parties and gala ceremony
  • Tradeshow
  • Awards: holidays, luxury goods, cash prizes

Winners announced on FleetHub (SIT space)

Scratch Card Rewards

Helping charities is highly rewarding!

Regular incentives:

  • Car giveaways
  • Trip incentives
  • Base parties
Promotional Events & Tradeshows

Throughout the year, onboard promotions are available:

  • Heavily discounted products
  • Promoted via Discount Day lanyards
  • Ryanair App promotions
  • Onboard leaflets

Tradeshows: Summer & Winter seasons across network

  • Meet suppliers
  • Learn about onboard products
  • Improve product knowledge
  • Get tools to drive performance

Flow of Service

Structured Service Excellence

Service Requirements

Crew should be active in the cabin at all times to ensure customers know they are available to assist.

Order to Seat (OTS)

Allows customers to order directly from seats ahead of inflight bar service. Orders delivered as priority.

Details:

  • Mandatory: Must be completed on all flights
  • Access: Via Ryanair app pop-up above boarding card
  • Available: To all customers
  • Delivery: Priority delivery after take-off, before trolley service

Service Timeline

Inflight service commences: 5 minutes after take-off (when safe)

Stay engaged and attentive: Avoid gaps in service (periods when customers not offered purchases)

Service Sequence

Flow of service outlines the specific sequence for all onboard tasks, ensuring smooth and structured service.

BOARDING

  • ✓ OTS switched on before first customer boards
  • ✓ Welcome - Engage - Assist (No4 in cabin if onboard)
  • ✓ Regular announcements (welcoming, OTS function, magazines/app)

AFTER TAKE-OFF - Service Commence 5 mins after take-off (when safe)

  • ✓ Sales & service announcements (post take-off & OTS off)
  • ✓ OTS switched off
  • ✓ Deliver and charge OTS orders received on ground/climb (No3/4)
  • ✓ Fresh food service - ONLY on flights over 2 hours
  • ✓ No2 offer fresh/hot food items, explain meal deals using HOP
  • ✓ Inflight bar service
  • ✓ No1 & No4 start from row 1, No2 & No3 start from row 16/17
  • ✓ OTS switched on (complete announcements to inform customers)
  • ✓ Duty Free (selected flights only) - completed by 2 crew
  • ✓ Scratch cards service - 2 crew (1 at row 1, 1 at row 16/17)
  • ✓ Gift service - completed by 2 crew
  • ✓ Gash collection (offer replacement items)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES - Where time permits

  • ✓ Cosmetic service (range available onboard)
  • ✓ Value service (€30 or less items)
  • ✓ Technology service (all types)
  • ✓ Water and premium alcohol service (soft drinks & premium liquor)

PRE-LANDING

  • ✓ Announcements - 30 mins to landing (OTS switched OFF)
  • ✓ 20 mins to landing (toilet closing announcement)
  • ✓ Gash collection

POST-LANDING

  • ✓ Disembark
  • ✓ Thank, engage, assist
  • ✓ Do not engage in non-essential activities

Important Note

Onboard purchases can continue until 10 minutes before landing where safe to do so, ensuring all service trolleys are securely stowed.

Opening Bars Due to Delay

Crew can open trollies for delays lasting 45 minutes or longer.

Strict guidelines:

  • Permissible sales: Soft drinks and cold snacks ONLY
  • Prohibited: Alcohol and hot food
  • Announcement: No1 informs customers
  • Order collection: No3 & No4 move through cabin (or advise OTS available)
  • Payment: Process through vPOS, receive payment before distributing
  • Resumption: Return to pre-takeoff duties if delay improves
  • Updates: Regular manual announcements about delay

Do NOT use inflight trolley in cabin!

How to Set Up Trollies

A good display is essential to attract customer attention.

Setup considerations:

  • Utilize all available trolley space
  • Time of day
  • Time of year
  • Sector length
  • Route/destination
  • Customer profile

Display strategy:

  • Choose focal points
  • Make eye-catching
  • Display products on longer sides (customer eye level)
  • Show all products and brands
Gash Collection

Paramount for keeping cabin clean and tidy!

Procedure:

  • Ask each customer individually
  • Offer refills on drinks/snacks simultaneously
  • Maintain cabin cleanliness

HOP - Hot Order Preparation

Pre-Ordering System

What is HOP?

Feature on vPOS where crew record hot and fresh food orders.

Purpose: Allow customers to order in advance so they can enjoy hot food simultaneously with other purchases.

Requirements:

  • Record correct seat number
  • Mandatory on flights over 2 hours

How Does HOP Work?

Process:

  • Follow set steps for efficiency
  • Can cancel orders (select cancellation reason)
  • Can move seat associated with HOP order
  • All crew must remain connected to No1 device
  • Refresh device before processing transactions

Important Features

  • Live feed: Stock reduces as orders placed (prevents overselling)
  • Visibility: All crew see orders and remaining stock
  • Synchronization: Data synchronized across all four devices

HOP Usage

Exclusively for: Fresh and hot food orders ONLY

Not permitted for any other order type.

Onboard Handling Procedures

Best Practices & Standards

Packing Plans

Packing plans are agreed at the start of each season to instruct bonds exactly what to pack in trollies.

Crew responsibilities:

  • Be familiar with each packing plan
  • Note missing products or under-loading
  • Return all products to trollies at end of day (including dry stores)
  • Consolidate tobacco into one box
  • Consolidate alcohol litres into another box
Galley Plans

Crew must stow catering equipment (trollies and atlas boxes) after each service.

Important: No trollies in incorrect stowage at end of day or between flights!

Reason: Weight and balance - each location has defined weight by Performance Team

Magazines

Magazines available onboard for customers to see full range and pricing.

Distribution: Pass through cabin after take-off when crew released from seats

Seals Procedure

Start of day: All bars sealed with blue seals by Bonds

Missing/tampered seals: Report via Coruson (barset type and trollies/atlas boxes)

Seal colors:

  • Blue seals: Bond initial sealing
  • Yellow seals: Turnarounds and end of day (trollies and DF boxes)
  • Green seals: Atlas boxes
  • Metal seals: End of day for D-trolley and DF boxes (record numbers on vPOS Inflight report)

Critical Requirements
  • All seals inside C trolley must fall within C208 document range
  • Turn D-Trolley to face galley with brass padlock side out
  • Report missing padlock on Crew Notes
  • NO seals removed from aircraft - destroy spare seals one by one in gash cart
  • If extra sectors/aircraft change with no seals - contact GOPS for emergency seals
  • Unable to seal trollies - report on Crew notes AND Coruson

Allergies

When customers have allergies (e.g., nuts):

  • Make announcement advising customers to avoid consuming specific items
  • Do not sell products that may cause allergic reaction
  • Offer alternatives when asked

Announcement example:

"Dear Customers, may we have your attention please. Onboard today, we have a customer who suffers from a nut allergy. We politely ask that you refrain from consuming any products which may contain nuts. If you have questions regarding this request, please contact a crew member. Thank you for your cooperation."

Fresh Food Handling

Fresh/frozen food is loaded daily and is popular onboard.

Rules:

  • Only food loaded that day can be sold
  • Discard food from previous day
  • Report missing fresh/frozen food on Inflight Report
  • Remove all remaining fresh/frozen food from cooler bags at end of day
  • Place in gash cart
Reheating Food Process

Several frozen products need reheating to serve hot.

Procedure:

  • Pre-heat ovens to 150 degrees
  • Follow cooking guidelines on packaging
  • All ingredients detailed on packaging
  • Bold text highlights potential allergen risks

Safety: Reheat safely to avoid health and safety concerns. Government agencies conduct scheduled audits - compliance required for hot food sales.

Ice Top-Up Services

Ice available in all Base Offices.

Damaged Products

Check for damages before delivering products to customers.

Damage types: Out of date, missing product, damaged box, leaking, etc.

Procedure:

  • Place damaged products in white gash bag
  • Leave note for Bond: "Damage/Ullage"
  • Ensure product sold is of merchantable quality
  • Be careful when stowing to avoid damage

Not allowed: Opening perfumes as testers

Repatriation of Duty-Free

Duty-Free is extremely important for ancillary revenue and sales bonus.

Storage rules:

  • Duty-Free litre bottles in "LIQ" atlas box
  • Duty-Free tobacco in "TOB" atlas box
  • Do NOT mix
  • If tobacco sold out - blue defect tag on empty TOB box with note for Bond
  • C208 paperwork stays inside atlas box for Bond use

Operating duty-free flight: Can sell from any barset onboard (doesn't have to belong to your base)

Crew Purchasing Onboard

Preferable that crew don't purchase onboard (can lead to stock control issues).

If purchasing is necessary:

  • Inform No1 during briefing
  • No1 must witness payment
  • Process through master device (No1 device)
  • If No1 purchasing - another crew witnesses and processes through their device
  • Food items paid prior to consumption

Payment requirements:

  • Personal credit or debit card only
  • Sufficient funds required
  • Card name must match crew member
  • Contactless limit: €30 (or equivalent)
  • Maximum spend: €160 (or equivalent)
  • One transaction per crew member

Seat selection for processing:

  • FD1, FD2 - Flight Deck 1-Captain, Flight Deck 2-First Officer
  • FJ1, FJ2 - Flight deck Jump seat 1 and 2
  • CJ1, CJ2 - Crew Jump seat 1 and 2
  • CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 - Crew positions 1, 2, 3, 4

Prohibited
  • Purchasing scratch cards (crew & families not eligible per T&Cs)
  • Entering incorrect crew code or number value

Pre-flight briefing disclosure:

  • Carrying more than £20/€30
  • Items in crew bag that we sell onboard

Duty-free limits:

  • Same quantity as customers on non-EU flights
  • Exception: DUB base crew (prohibited due to customs regulations)
Card Handling

Card handling procedures are essential and must be followed at all times.

Failure to adhere may cause sales bonus calculation errors and disciplinary investigations.

Procedure:

  • Do NOT process transaction before checking stock availability
  • Verify you can provide requested products
  • Ensure transaction is correct before processing
  • Once completed - serve products to customer

Payment acceptance:

  • 100% cashless flights
  • NO paper or coin currencies
  • Credit/debit cards only
  • Smart wallet on mobile devices (Google Wallet/Apple Pay)
  • All transactions through vPOS at time of purchase
Customers Purchasing Onboard

Transactions €50 or more:

  • Check customer ID
  • Match name on payment card to name on ID
  • If not matching - cancel transaction
  • Scan boarding pass (opens automatically over €50)
  • Record PNR (booking reference)
  • If scan fails - manually enter 6-digit PNR

Must NOT: Enter incorrect PNR

Payment Limits

Monitoring and respecting payment limitations is essential to protect against fraud.

Maximum transaction value: €160 per seat/per customer

Breach may cause sales bonus errors and lead to disciplinary action.

Fraud and Pilferage

Negatively impacts operational integrity and crew bonuses.

Fraud: Deliberate deception (failing to follow transaction protocols)

Pilferage: Misuse or unauthorized consumption of company stock

Prevention procedures:

  • Start-of-Day Random Stock Counts: Mandatory for all crew (can open bar on ground)
  • Processing Sales: All sales recorded through vPOS
  • Processing Water: Up to 2 liters per operating crew
    • Notify No1 before removing stock
    • Process through No1's vPOS using correct crew seats
    • Mark as COMP
    • NOT allowed: Deadheading crew, pilots, staff on duty travel
    • Loose water in galley is NOT "spare" - stock from previous bar
    • Not returning water or not processing = stock discrepancy
Fraud - 7 Red Flags

Fraud impacts your sales bonus calculation. Be aware of these red flags:

  • 🚩 Customers purchasing high volumes of perfume & cigarettes
  • 🚩 Offering multiple cards for one transaction
  • 🚩 Changing seats throughout cabin
  • 🚩 Approaching crew in galley to buy outside inflight services
  • 🚩 Small groups trying to spend €160 each
  • 🚩 Customers who know our €160 limit rule
  • 🚩 Customers who offer cash
Witnessing Theft Onboard

Zero tolerance policy: Theft from employee, company, or customers (regardless of value) may lead to dismissal.

If witnessing crew failing to follow procedures:

  • Immediately submit report on CORUSON (Miscellaneous category)
  • OR email: confsalesreport@ryanair.com
Custom Declaration Form (UK Only)

Legal document for customs use in bonds (UK bars only).

Location: In barset with C208 paperwork and seals

When to complete:

  • Flying into UK
  • Each time sealing barset
  • Preparing to leave aircraft
  • Aircraft change when flying to UK

Placement: Inside D-Trolley

Lost Property

Items found during turnaround checks must be given to dispatcher.

Important: Do NOT carry items back to base from outstation

No1 must note in Inflight report:

  • Name of person collecting items (e.g., dispatcher)
  • Brief details of item (phone model, wallet, amount inside if any)
  • Crewcodes of all crew who witnessed handover to ground agent

May need to sign paperwork depending on local procedures.

vPOS

Virtual Point of Sale System

vPOS Set Up

Before opening bars: Ensure all bars are sealed and seal numbers correspond with bar paperwork.

Second wave: Check seals match those written on custom declaration form (where applicable)

Setup process:

  • Select flight path
  • Scan QR code on bar set dispatch paper
  • If QR damaged/unreadable - type manifest number
  • If flight path different - set up manually
Random Stock Counts

No1 scans each trolley/atlas box during setup.

Beginning of day: No1 prompted to input onboard opening quantity of random products

End of day: No1 prompted to input onboard closing quantity of same products

Number of products varies - all must be counted.

No1 fully responsible for onboard stocks - must confirm counts!

Synchronisation

Must synchronize:

  • Each day before briefing
  • Before leaving aircraft at end of duty

Delay in synchronizing may result in sales and sales bonus calculation errors!

Color indicators:

  • Green: Last successful sync today
  • Amber: Last successful sync yesterday
  • Red: Last successful sync more than 1 day ago
vPOS Not Working/Synchronising

Service Help Desk available 24/7, 365 days a year

Contact:

  • Phone: +353 (0) 1 905 3130
  • Email: ServiceDesk@RetailinMotion.com

Provide:

  • Crew code
  • Base
  • Airline
  • Device ID
  • Explanation of issue
Crew Notes

Stock issues must be reported via Crew notes on vPOS:

  • Damaged items
  • Discrepancies
  • Missing seals/items
  • Incorrect pricing
  • Promotions not working
  • QR/Barcode not working (include photo)
Receiving a New vPOS

Before taking control:

  • Complete necessary training
  • Read and agree to all policies and procedures
  • Check device for tampering
  • Record device ID for inspection purposes
Inflight Report

No1 must complete and submit Inflight Report through vPOS.

Include: Details of anything relevant throughout the day

Mandatory: Must be submitted before completing check-out

vPOS Returns

Last working day: Return both vPOS and Pin Pad devices to Base Office after completion of last flight

If not returned on last day - deduction on last salary will apply

Broken devices:

  • Return to Base Office after receiving replacement
  • Remove faulty devices from use immediately upon identifying fault
  • Must be returned to Retail In Motion

Equipment

Onboard Tools & Resources

Gloves

Readily available in all Base Offices

Cupholders

Available on all flights - do not remove from aircraft

Toilet Kit

Supplied on all aircraft - report if missing

Kettles

2 kettles per aircraft - report damages

Bottle Warmers

2 per aircraft for heating baby bottles

Dry Stores

Return to trolley at end of day

Cupholder Locations

  • B737-800: x1 in FWD Stowage 206 (Atlas Box) & x1 in AFT Stowage 403
  • B737-8200: x1 in FWD Stowage 208 (Atlas Box) & x1 in AFT Stowage 306

No dry stores items should be kept in cup holders. No1 must confirm availability via Inflight Report.

Kettles

Damaged kettle: Place in Dry Stores Trolley with note for Bond to dispose and replace

More than 2 onboard: Return excess to Base Office

Report via Crew Notes: Damaged/missing kettles category

Water boiler issues: Report in Cabin Defects Logbook (Engineering provides extension piece "swan neck"). DO NOT report in Crew Notes.

Bottle Warmers

Enable heating of baby bottles for traveling families - service promoted in Inflight Magazine.

Every aircraft equipped with 2 bottle warmers - must remain onboard at all times

Additional stock available in Base Office. No1 confirms availability via Inflight Report.

Broken Equipment and Defect Tags

Report all catering equipment damages via Crew Notes and attach Defect tags to damaged carts.

Damages include:

  • Brakes not working
  • Handle broken
  • Wheels not working correctly
  • Sharp edges
  • Door latch not working properly
  • Barcode not scanning
  • Metal seal on both sides of D-Cart

Gash cart issues: Report in tech logbook

Defect tags:

  • Loaded in dry stores trolley by catering company
  • Write defect legibly on tag before attaching
  • If no labels - use INOP stickers from tech logbook

Communication Tools

Connecting with Management

Zendesk

Primary means of communication between you and Management.

Contact via Zendesk:

  • Inflight Management
  • Crew Planning
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Base Transfers team

Response guarantee: 5 working days

Zendesk Guidance

Swaps

Submit via Ryanair Connect on vPOS according to swap procedure.

Do NOT contact Crew Control or Rostering for updates on pending swaps - additional queries slow down response.

VTO Days

VTO availability sent via Roster App and Ryanair Connect notifications.

  • Rostering: Offers up to 2 weeks in advance
  • Crew Control: Offers for their period 48 hours in advance

Days available based on operational requirements - do not contact with unavailable day requests.

Annual Leave Requests

Cannot be accepted via Zendesk - submit per procedure in annual leave memos.

Queries: Submit to Inflight Crew Planning

Crew per day limited based on operational requirements - may not accommodate all requests

Unpaid Leave Requests

If available in your base - advised via memo with procedure.

Approval shown in roster changes.

May not accommodate due to operational requirements.

Base Change Requests

Submit via base change app on vPOS device.

Pattern Changes/Flexi & Part Time

Moving to new base or changing rank may assign new pattern - leave readjusted accordingly.

To apply for pattern swap/flexi/part time: Find colleague of same rank in base willing to swap/share.

Flight Hours

Crew Planning reviews and balances hours based on:

  • Operational needs
  • FTLs
  • Training requirements

Hours subject to change due to operational changes.

Queries: Contact Inflight Manager via Zendesk

Training Queries

All queries regarding CSS, 3R/T, CRMS, medicals, and training centres submit to Inflight Training.

What NOT to Do on Zendesk

  • ❌ Open same query to multiple departments (slows response times)
  • ❌ Use for urgent matters (use Crew support app Chat bot)
  • ❌ Be disrespectful or abusive

Remember: Someone is helping with your query - use appropriate language!

Base Meetings

Face-to-face interaction with Inflight team to provide company updates and answer concerns.

Notified in advance via FleetHub.

Base Visits

Conducted for new joiners after initial training course before first SNY or base change.

During visit: Ask questions about new base, reporting location, base office, etc.

BLO - Base Liaison Officer

In larger bases, BLO supports new joiners at career beginning.

Provides: Guidance and information for career success and base integration

IGP - Integration, Goals, Progression

First 3 months of employment or promotion: Monthly mentoring meetings with Base Supervisor

  • 30 days: Integration assessment
  • 60 days: Goals evaluation
  • 90 days: Progression review

Assess issues and provide assistance for career facilitation. Tips include daily tasks, settlement in base, or new role adaptation.

FleetHub

Your Internal Communication Platform

Central Hub for Information

FleetHub is designed to be the central hub for all information and updates, ensuring every crew member stays informed, connected, and engaged.

Company Updates

Regular updates on CSAT, performance, customer feedback, and company news

Career Opportunities

Job postings, training programs, and advancement pathways

Base Announcements

Real-time info on openings, relocations, and expansions

Management Communication

Direct interaction, Q&A sessions, and feedback platform

Sales Insights, Training & Incentives

Visit the Sales, Incentives, Updates and Training (SIT) space to discover:

  • Recent crew incentives (cash prizes, trips)
  • Annual Crew Awards information
  • Sales tips from partners
  • Training resources
  • Product knowledge

Ryanair Idea Zone

Share your ideas on how to further improve Ryanair!

Ask Eddie

Have a question for our CEO, Eddie Wilson? Use Ask Eddie to communicate directly!

Rostering & Absence

Important Information

Rosters

Published every Friday and subject to change.

Must check rostered duties on vPOS each day to ensure awareness of roster change notifications.

Operational requirements may result in:

  • Removal from rostered duty
  • Addition to additional sectors
  • Allocation to other departing flights (minimize delays)
  • Change to airport duty or home standby

You must comply with any such changes.

Airport Duty

Must be carried out in base office from rostered time.

Requirements:

  • Be contactable at all times
  • Not permitted to leave before end of rostered duty

Study Day

Rostered "study day" must be completed in base office for duration shown on roster.

Offloading

If you need to offload yourself from duties:

  • Contact Crew Control via Chat bot
  • Inform Captain and operating No1
  • If you are No1 - update Captain and Crew
  • All crew submit Coruson report

Absence Reporting Procedures

Must follow correct absence reporting procedures and notify Company at least 2 hours before duty begins.

Applies to:

  • Home standbys
  • Airport duties
  • All rostered activities

Your responsibility: Keep the Company updated

Gross Misconduct Examples

The following is a non-exhaustive list of examples that constitute gross misconduct and are strictly forbidden:

  • ❌ Failure to adhere to allocated seating policy or sitting in customer seats during flight
  • ❌ Sleeping onboard, reading books, using personal electronic devices (vPOS is only exception)
  • ❌ Failure to comply with flow of service
  • ❌ Not following card handling, customer and crew purchasing procedures
  • ❌ Removing any item from aircraft (cooler bags, atlas boxes, cup holders, kettles, etc.)
  • ❌ Poor customer service, aggressive behavior, or rudeness towards customers
  • ❌ Selling any 'non-Ryanair' products onboard
  • ❌ Using vPOS deals or reduced prices on non-approved flights
  • ❌ Sales sharing or changing Crewcodes on vPOS devices

Zero Tolerance Policy: Theft from another employee, from the company, or customers (regardless of value) is a fundamental breach of trust and will result in dismissal.

Staff Travel Abuse: Will result in withdrawal of ALL staff travel privileges and disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Unauthorized Absence: If absent from work for any reason, unless agreed in writing in advance by your Inflight Manager or HR Department, may result in disciplinary action.