You could say that Ryanair is the ultimate low-cost airline. On some routes and dates, fares can be shockingly cheap, often even less than £10 ($13) for a one-way ticket. However, outside of a randomly assigned seat on the plane, you won’t get much else.That’s not to say there isn’t more on offer. Ryanair, like many other low-cost (and even legacy airlines these days), offers a wide array of add-ons to your basic ticket that can provide an incrementally more enjoyable journey.This got me thinking, can you take up every option possible and some more, and make a Ryanair flight feel like a first class flight?I booked a £14.99 ($20) Ryanair ticket from London Stansted (STN) to Madrid (MAD) and threw every bell and whistle at the experience to try to make Ryanair first class.I crafted a ten-step plan to upgrade the experience:Step 1: Change into something smarterStep 2: Get yourself a fancy ride to the airport ($279)Step 3: Pay for the fast-track security lane ($10)Step 4: Buy lounge access before your flight ($31 or use Priority Pass)Step 5: Buy yourself a comfy travel pillow ($20)Step 6: Get priority boarding ($28)Step 7: Book seat 1A ($27)Step 8: Book another ticket and reserve an empty seat next to you ($48)Step 9: Order prosecco once onboard ($8)Step 10: Get yourself a quality meal ($7)Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news!Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.This didn’t come cheap, with a total spend including the original ticket of £14.99 ($20). You’ll need to watch the full video of our experience on YouTube to find out if the mission to make Ryanair first class was successful:https://youtu.be/GAMfKPIY4cw
