Saving money on extras when flying on a budget
April 17, 2010
For many holidaymakers these days the most viable option when going abroad is to opt for a low cost, no frills airline, and there are now many of these airlines in operation. These budget airlines run flights on a regular basis from a wide range of airports across the UK, and many consumers find that they offer suitable times and convenience departure points.
However, another thing that grabs the attention of the average consumer looking to book a flight from the UK is the eye-catching headline rate that these budget airlines advertise. Some even offer flights for just a few pounds each way, making the consumer think that they have got an incredible deal.
However, there is inevitable disappointment when the traveller actually tries to make the booking only to realise that there are extras, all of which cost money, and all of which substantially bump up the price of the flight. Depending on the airline that you book through the range of extras can be vast, and the price suddenly doesn’t look so appealing.
Some of the things that low cost airlines charge for include checking in, priority boarding so that you can try and get your desired seats, meals and drinks on board, administration fees, and baggage fees. The baggage fees are charged on any checked baggage that the traveller wants to take, and can cost around £30 per piece of luggage per passenger.
Whilst some of the charges that are applied such as the check in fees for airlines where online check in is mandatory there are others that can be avoided by travellers. Try and cut out unnecessary costs such as paying for priority boarding. Also, for short haul flights have a big breakfast before you travel or get something to take on board from duty free to save you paying for food and drink on the flight.
Baggage can account for a huge rise in the cost of ravelling, but the allowance for carry on baggage is relatively generous. Therefore, see whether you can get away with just taking on hold baggage rather than checked - travelling lightly can save you a fair amount of money, and it is important to remember that you can get all of things that you cannot carry in hold baggage, such as hairsprays and deodorant sprays or razors, from your destination when you arrive.
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