Flights of wonder

AER ARANN is promoting “seven wonders” of flying the Dublin-Cork route to win back customers who are rediscovering the train.

Recently, I arrived late for one of its flights — 15 minutes before departure — as a connecting flight had been delayed. I was unable to board. I asked to be put on the next flight, five hours later. I was charged a €50 “missed your flight” fee and a €6 credit card fee.

A 12% credit card fee is extortionate. Irish Rail has an hourly service to Dublin, with no credit card fee.