Ryanair has confirmed that South Africans will no longer have to take an Afrikaans test to prove their nationality before boarding flights to the UK. The low-cost airline is abandoning the controversial requirement after receiving a huge backlash from South Africans, with some accusing Ryanair of racial discrimination.

Bad Reputation: In a survey of 7901 respondents, Ryanair with a customer score of 40% earned the last place. And Ryanair has been in this position for the last 6 years. The reason for low customer score is Ryanair's murky pricing structure that makes customers wary of hidden costs.

Ryanair named worst airline for short-haul flights as 75% would avoid flying on it. Budget airline Ryanair has been named the worst for short haul flights by a consumer watchdog. And in a damning indictment, three-quarters of airline passengers told Which? it is the one carrier they would steer clear of.

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In fact, Ryanair was voted the "world's worst short-haul airline" in a survey by Which? of more than 6,500 passengers in December, with complaints including numerous extra fees, uncomfortable seats, no in-flight entertainment options, and poor customer service.

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Reputation in tatters Despite this financial success story, the perception of Ryanair has gone from bad to worse, with a reputation for hidden fees, bad customer service, and a somewhat aggressive approach that meant it treated its customers more like cattle to be herded than people to be courted.