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Ryanair traveller ‘fuming’ after making little-known discovery about £16.99 flight

Graham White, 48, is a fan of the budget airline and regularly jets off to Benidorm – but was left disappointed after his most recent flight to Alicante as he expected more

Numerous Brits are devoted followers of Ryanair journeys as they’re budget-friendly and reliable, plus transport you from point A to point B, typically arriving precisely on schedule. However, when one bloke, who frequently travels to Benidorm, took a Ryanair flight, was left “livid” because the remarkably inexpensive £16.99 journey didn’t feature one particular service.

Graham White posted clips of his adventures at the beloved Spanish coastal destination with his 75,000 TikTok supporters. Yet the 48-year-old felt disappointed when stepping aboard his latest flight to Alicante. On July 25, he travelled on his extraordinarily affordable ticket, but he and his mate were left seething that the £16.99 fare didn’t feature WiFi connectivity.

He revealed: “My mate thought WiFi was included. My mate couldn’t believe [that it wasn’t]. I even asked [the flight attendant] if the pilot would let him use his hotspot.”

In a video, which accumulated 1,800 views thus far, Graham personally questioned the flight attendant about why the internet wasn’t functioning – but passengers on the aircraft were left puzzled as to why he even posed the enquiry.

He couldn't believe the £16.99 flight didn't include one thing
He and his friends were left shocked(Image: Jam Press/@Benidorm_Grumet1)

The cabin crew member clarified they “don’t have it at all,” and somebody in the background remarked: “You’re lucky you have a seatbelt; you’re on Ryanair.

“No WiFi, but their card machines work to sell you things,” someone raged in the comments area.

However, others were speechless and left weeping with laughter emojis, questioning why anyone would anticipate WiFi on Ryanair flights, when it’s not typical on short haul. Ryanair’s website clearly states: “No. Currently, we do not offer Wi-Fi on our flights. Sorry.”

Graham has previously gained online attention for his escapades in Benidorm, including pointing out a spot where a pint is cheaper than a cuppa.

He’s not the only one sharing content from Benidorm, alerting Brits to its potential pitfalls.

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Graham was shocked(Image: Jam Press/@Benidorm_Grumet1)

Harry, who posts under the handle @harrytokky, revealed that building a simple sandcastle could result in a hefty fine. Yes, you read that correctly – you could be fined for creating a humble sandcastle.

Constructing a sandcastle could set you back a staggering £87 (€100), so you might want to reconsider engaging in this innocent childhood pastime.

In a recent video, Harry Poulton shared the holiday destination is practically deserted as tourists are being “priced out” of the resort.

He described it as the “weirdest thing you can get fined for in Spain,” adding you “probably didn’t even know you could get penalised for it” because it’s so odd.

His mate, Louis Grier, assumed he was referring to public indecency, but it was merely building sandcastles, which he described as “mad”.

“Supposedly, you could be obstructing walkways,” he ranted, concluding the video by calling it “a bit bizarre”.

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‘I’m a world record traveller but there are two islands left on my bucket list’

Lexie, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, sat down with the Mirror to share the two islands she is desperate to visit, on the same day Expedia released the 2025 Island Hot List

'I've travelled to all 44 countries in Europe and there's four I'd never return to'
Lexie Limitless is a world record breaking traveller (Image: Lexie Limitless/YouTube)

A record-breaking traveller has revealed the two islands she is desperate to visit.

Lexie Limitless is certifiably well-travelled. The record-breaking adventurer had visited every country on Earth by age 21, earning her multiple Guinness World Records. If that weren’t enough globe-trotting, she recently became the first person to circumnavigate the Earth in an electric vehicle, a project with Ford called Charge Around The Globe.

Now, the 27-year-old has teamed up with Expedia to share her pro tips and island hacks. “There’s something magical about island life. Time slows down, the air feels thick yet fresh, and the locals’ connection to nature is undeniable. Islands are little pockets of culture and tradition surrounded by endless ocean, which makes for the perfect environment to escape your routine,” Lexie explained.

“After a very hectic past few years, I’m not surprised Expedia is seeing a spike in island travel. I think people are craving a real escape, and islands offer exactly that. A lot of people, myself included, crave feeling secluded and immersed in an entirely different, slower culture. Islands check every box, whether you’re looking for adventure, wellness, or just to disconnect.”

Lexie, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, sat down with the Mirror to share the two islands she is desperate to visit, on the same day Expedia released the 2025 Island Hot List.

Pool at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
Koh Samui is packed full of beautiful resorts (Image: Minor Hotels)

Koh Samui, Thailand

Named the best island for affordable luxury by Expedia, Koh Samui has had a big year. It featured as the backdrop for the latest season of White Lotus, capturing viewers with its white sand beaches, amazing hotels, and waving palm trees just as much as the show did with its plot.

“I’ve really wanted to travel there since White Lotus came out. I have been to Thailand many times, backpacking, and it is one of the most affordable backpacking destinations. When people ask where to go, I always say ‘see Asia and Thailand’,” Lexie said.

As well as plenty of beautiful spots by the beach and pools to relax, Koh Samui offers popular attractions including the Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), Ang Thong National Marine Park, and Fisherman’s Village. The abundance of markets and waterfalls should also be on your to-do list.

Sardinia, Italy

People fishing in the mediterranean sea at Spiaggia di Porto Giunco. Location near the village of Villasimius on the peninsula of Capo Carbonara in the south of the island of Sardinia / Italy.
Sardinia’s rocky beaches and crystal waters are a sight to behold(Image: Getty Images)

Not a million miles away geographically or landscape-wise from the filming location of season two of White Lotus (Sicily), the large Italian island floating in the middle of the Mediterranean took Lexie’s spot as the second place on her island bucket list.

“Sardinia, definitely. I haven’t made it there yet, but Italy is one of my favourite countries to travel to. I have been to Italy 5 to 10 times, but there are so many places I haven’t been to yet,” she said.

There’s a huge amount in Sardinia to keep you busy. Popular options include visiting the Costa Smeralda for luxury and nightlife, exploring the Maddalena Archipelago for sailing and beaches, and discovering the ancient ruins of Nora or Su Nuraxi.

Lexie’s advice for making the most of trips to such places is not to plan too hard and to keep your mind open to the possibility of adventure. “Always keep your mind open to unexpected adventures. With so many travel guides and TikTok showing what’s going on at each island, you can get caught up in having that perfectly curated plan,” she explained.

The below destinations have made it onto Expedia’s global Island Hot List:

  • Aruba (Best for Year-Round Sunshine)
  • Bali, Indonesia (Best for Relaxation)
  • Dominican Republic (Best for Adventure)
  • Fiji (Best for Community)
  • Jamaica (Best for Culture)
  • Maldives (Best for Romance)
  • Oahu, Hawaii (Best for Surfing)
  • Paros, Greece (Best for Nightlife)
  • Sardinia, Italy (Best for Food Lovers)
  • Koh Samui, Thailand (Best for Affordable Luxury)



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Genius packing hack praised as traveller avoids paying £43 for extra luggage

In a now viral video, a TikTok user shares their travel hack for packing more clothes while avoiding excess baggage charges. While some commenters praise the hack as ‘genius’ others see some faults.

Image of passengers in a Ryanair queue at the airport
Budget airlines like Ryanair are notorious for being strict with baggage(Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

A plane passenger has stunned others by revealing where she secretly stashes her clothes to avoid paying extra baggage charges.

The video, posted by Nina Edwine (@nina_edwine) to TikTok and which has amassed two million views, shows how she stuffs her neck pillow – as opposed to her hand luggage – with clothes.

Despite the small size, Nina pulls garment after garment after garment out of the neck pillow – showing just how much you can fit inside. She was able to pack in 10 individual items of clothing – including a bra, tops and a dress – inside her neck pillow. She captioned the video: “rat technique to avoid paying 50euros [£43] for cabin baggage”.

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In addition to drawing millions of eyes, the viral video has generated much discussion in the comment section, attracting almost 2,000 comments. The tactic has been widely applauded by the TikTok community, but some people have pointed out some flaws.

“This is actually genius [for real],” wrote one commenter. “I will surely do this my next trip” wrote another, with many others also agreeing they were ready to put this hack to the test.

However, some commenters were sceptical that this would actually be allowed by airline staff. Especially on low-budget airlines like Ryanair that are sticklers for overweight and oversize luggage.

One user wrote: “I was traveling with Ryanair last Thursday and if you only have a small luggage you can’t have [anything] else. The lady by the gate told EVERYONE to put the pillow in their bag or throw them away.”

Smiling woman resting on carpet with neck pillow on
You will need a neck pillow with a zipper in order to try this hack(Image: Getty Images/Westend61)

Another user claiming to work at an airport said: “As a gate agent, we still notice and we’ll still charge you for that.” While a different commenter said their attempt to use a similar hack failed: “Did this with a normal pillow and Ryanair staff at Marrakesh were not having it”.

Others joked that, even if gate agents weren’t already inspecting people’s neck pillows for ‘contraband’ they would from now on. “You lot are exposing this and when we get to the gate about to hop on a Ryanair flight, they will want to check everything,” wrote one commenter.

Commenters were quick to share other great tips for how to sneak extra clothing onto a flight without paying for additional baggage. “Buy any item at duty free [store], get a bag to go and you can put your clothes etc in that bag,” wrote one user.

Another tip was to use “one of those Uniqlo cross body bags”, and to “wear it under your coat with a scarf round your neck to disguise the strap”.



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