Affordable Airlines

There is nowhere where the increase in low-cost airlines has changed travelling more than in Europe. Today, low-cost airlines compete with each other to offer travellers the lowest fares from the UK to Turkey. Buying inexpensive seats means there is definitely no room for excuses not to put your rucksack together and jump into an airplane, but navigation through the many pitfalls and holes that come with low fare airfare is not an effortless one.

Favorite low fare airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair are able to provide such cheap services because they make a large part of their profit with the various concealed and ridiculously high charges that they make to travelers when they are at the airports or on the plane. Those cheap airlines have tougher rules than the airlines you're probably used to, and the European cheap airlines' creative ways of finding new ways to get every penny out of you seem infinite.

And if you've never travelled with a low cost airline before, be aware - if you're not wary of a 15 return from Madrid to London price of ?100, it's more likely to cost you ?100. Seldom is a low cost airline as inexpensive as one might think - once the various charges have been added.

Don't worry, we have listed the five most favourite low fare airlines in Europe (from best[1] to worst[5] travelling experience). Norway is the third biggest low-cost airline in Europe and probably the most convenient for travellers who choose between affordable airlines. Norwayian provides low priced airfares to over 100 cities in Europe.

In the past year, the carrier even started ten new flights from three US destinations not normally associated with trans-atlantic traffic. Fortunately, there are not so many concealed charges in Norway, so you can easily fly with these airlines. While Ryanair can be one of the most gruelling low cost airlines to experience, with its never-ending maze of pitfalls and programs to get every last cent out of your pockets, it is also one of the most beloved low cost airlines.

Founded in 1984, Ryanair is an Ireland-based firm that has had great commercial success with its cost-effective approach. Until 2016, Ryanair was the biggest regular passenger carrier in Europe, carrying more internationals than any other carrier. Currently the carrier operates services to 34 destinations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Although Ryanair has some of the best offers and security reviews, it is shit in support. Fortunately for us, Ryanair was forbidden to charge clients for using the lavatories on air travel (yes... they seriously tried that, click here to learn more). The Ryanair is the ideal airline for those who want to fly from point A to point to point and nothing more beautiful than that.

When you fly this low cost carrier, keep in mind that everyone who travels with Ryanair must register first. It is the most common case that travellers encounter when they fly with Ryanair, so don't neglect to make an on-line check-in before your trip! ATTENTION: ALL PASSENGER MUST REGISTER ON-LINE. £50+ later than the normal check-in charge.

If Ryanair does not fit your identity on your travel document, they will charge you a hefty 110-£160 to modify the name on your travel document. A full listing of Ryanair's additional rates can be found here. EasyJet, the UK's low-cost carrier, operates flights to 31 destinations in and around Europe. The EasyJet is one of the most beloved low fare airlines in Europe among student and backpacker travelers abroad and serves over 65 million travellers a year.

The EasyJet is similar to Ryanair when it comes to dealing with hiding charges and low levels of client support. The EasyJet works with the same standards as Ryanair, but EasyJet passes are slightly more costly overall. So if you have the option between Ryanair and EasyJet, select Ryanair and you' ll be saving a dollar for the same care.

Since its inception in 1995, easyJet has had much succes since focusing on building powerful relationships at Europe's premier aerodromes, meaning it often operates between large aerodromes. Easy-Jet calculates 10 per pound overweight, so make sure your case is the right one. When your carry-on baggage weighs more than 20 kg, Easy-Jet will require you to inspect it at the pocket counter for 35 or at the boarding counter for 45 per ticket.

The Vueling Airlines is the biggest cheap carrier in Spain with about 24 million passenger per year. Headquartered in Barcelona, Vueling serves over 100 routes to almost every city in Spain, Europe and North Africa. Vueling's ratings are mixed. Well, I'm afraid they're not. A lot of people are complaining about late departures and get involved in some of the traditional low-cost airlines fraud, such as missing out on checking in on-line.

Even though the ratings for these airlines vary, one thing is clear: Vanueling fights with punctual arrives, especially in sommer. When you have an important place to be in a bustling vacation, then you may consider to fly another carrier. Even though the punctual delivery of goods by the airport was not able to keep up with its rivals, Vueling's punctual delivery has improved gradually since 2015 with a 4.44% rise in punctual deliveries.

I' ve flew this company many flights during my stay in Spain and never had a personal issue with them. There are great fares at Vanueling, but they come with much less concealed charges and pitfalls than Ryanair and EasyJet. Fueling is a good choice for shorter distance and slightly more comfortable than the competition if you are not in a hurry to reach your goal.

What to consider when you fly from Vueling: For a complete listing of fuel charges, click here. It' s known to be one of the lowest priced low fare airlines, but it' NOT the trouble (or even the harassment) you have to work with. Founded in 2003, Wizz Air is a Hungary low-cost carrier serving 35 destinations in the main European, Israeli and United Arab Emirates capitals.

When you are flying, these airlines are not ready for costumer support and high concealed charges. Importantly, luggage charges vary according to whether you are travelling in high or low seasons for airline trips. Click here for a full listing of Wizz Airport charges.