Travel Tips

When you come across a single-figure deal for a ticket to your holiday destination, it can seem like a dream come true. Often single tickets on budget airlines appear to cost less than a single ticket for a train to the town next to yours. However, budget airlines are big business, and while they stake their reputations on providing their customers with cheap air fares, they are still determined to make money out of their customers one way or another.

Most of the money budget airlines seek to squeeze out of their customers comes from the so-called ‘extras’. The best way to save real money on your flights is by avoiding paying for these extras wherever possible. When booking your flights, before you reach for your wallet it is important to check that you will not end up paying a lot more than you expected.

Some ‘extras’ are more or less unavoidable, but it is still important to factor these costs into your flight. Some companies charge check in fees that can only be avoided if you manage to buy your ticket during a sale. Always print your boarding passes in advance, as airlines can charge you up to £40 per ticket for this service. Lastly, always make sure you check on online flight comparison sites to ensure that you have found the lowest possible price for your journey.