{"id":179468,"date":"2023-08-28T17:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotworldreport.com\/?p=179468"},"modified":"2023-08-28T17:39:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:39:11","slug":"how-much-does-your-budget-flight-actually-cost-five-ways-to-bag-a-real-bargain-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotworldreport.com\/travel\/how-much-does-your-budget-flight-actually-cost-five-ways-to-bag-a-real-bargain-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does your budget flight actually cost? Five ways to bag a real bargain | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

YOU may think that you\u2019ve bagged yourself a bargain, but how much is your flight really costing you?<\/p>\n

Hidden fees and little add-ons can end up amounting to a lot of cash and that \u00a320 flight may not end up being so cheap in the end.<\/p>\n

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But there are ways to keep prices from soaring – here are my five top tips.<\/p>\n

Look for hidden costs<\/h2>\n

Social media blew up this month when two Ryanair passengers were charged \u00a3110 just to print their boarding passes at the airport.<\/p>\n

Some airlines ask you to check in online in advance or else you will need to pay a fee.<\/p>\n

Consider the cost of add-ons like luggage too.<\/p>\n

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Many airlines have shrunk hand luggage allowances in recent years and you\u2019ll now need to pay to take a large cabin bag that gets placed in the overhead storage.<\/p>\n

British Airways, however, usually lets you take an under-the-seat bag and a larger cabin bag for free.<\/p>\n

When it comes to hold luggage – these vary in price and you could pay up to \u00a365 per case.<\/p>\n

So always consider the overall cost and not just the flight price.<\/p>\n

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Bring your own food<\/h2>\n

Security rules, high rent and delivery fees are all what make airport food so expensive.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to eat beforehand, then why not pack an airport picnic?<\/p>\n

Completely solid food like sandwiches, crisps and fruit can all be taken through security.<\/p>\n

Just be careful with spreads like hummus or syrup-y foods like honey and cream cheese as these count as liquids and would therefore need to comply with the 100ml liquid rule in place at most airports.<\/p>\n

Although this rule is soon being scrapped across the UK.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t fancy bringing your own grub, airport lounges, like No.1 and Aspire, are a great option too.<\/p>\n

You can bag access from \u00a320 per person and this includes unlimited food, drinks and even booze.<\/p>\n

Aspire Executive Lounge in Luton, for example, charges \u00a337.99 for adults and \u00a321.49 for kids aged two to 11, while tots under two go free.<\/p>\n

Plus you\u2019ll get a comfy seat to relax in away from the crowd.<\/p>\n

Timing is key<\/h2>\n

Early morning flights can sometimes be more appealing, but you need to be there two hours before departure for short-haul flights and three hours before departure for long-haul flights.<\/p>\n

And when you\u2019re getting to the airport that early, public transport may not be running – so don\u2019t get caught short.<\/p>\n

Try not to travel on public transport during peak hours either as you\u2019ll have to shell out more for your ticket.<\/p>\n

Taxi fares are also higher if you\u2019re travelling before 6am and after 10pm.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re grabbing a lift from friends and family, bear in mind the drop-off charges.<\/p>\n

Some airports charge up to \u00a37 just to enter the drop off zone for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Never reserve a seat<\/h2>\n

Airlines charge a premium to pre-book your seat \u2013 and this can add up, especially if you\u2019re travelling as a family.<\/p>\n

Unless you need extra legroom, don\u2019t bother!<\/p>\n

Many airlines will automatically sit you and your group together as long as you are all under the same booking.<\/p>\n

Just make sure you check in online as early as possible.<\/p>\n

If you do end up being sat separately, it\u2019s worth going to the check in desk at the airport and asking if you can be seated next to each other.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve done this so many times.<\/p>\n

The answer is often yes \u2013 and you may even be able to select a specific seat free of charge if you are one of the first to check in.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t do a Joey<\/h2>\n

Remember that scene in Friends where Joey wears all of Chandler\u2019s clothes?<\/p>\n

Well, you may not get away with doing that at the airport if you exceed your hold baggage weight limit.<\/p>\n

A lot of airlines, including easyJet and Ryanair, charge a fee for every kilo over the weight limit of your bag.<\/p>\n

This fee varies per airline and destination, but it can be pricey.<\/p>\n

I was asked to pay \u20ac15 euros kilo on a recent holiday of mine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

British Airways charges a blanket fee of \u00a365 one way if you exceed the hold luggage allowance.<\/p>\n

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This charge is easy to avoid – just make sure to weigh your bag before you get to the airport.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need any fancy equipment, just a simple set of scales to weigh yourself without the luggage and then weigh yourself while holding the luggage.<\/p>\n


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