The emergence of budget airlines in the 21st century has been one of the biggest game-changers in travel throughout the world. Before, regular air travel was largely expensive and limited to only a subset of the population, but now, it’s easier than ever to explore without breaking the bank.
With that being said, budget airlines do have strategies for making money that aren’t included in the basic fare for a ticket. Follow these tips to ensure that you don’t accidentally end up spending too much money.
Read the Fine Print
Budget airlines will do their best to “sneak in” charges that you might not see unless you take the time to read the fine print when buying your ticket. Be sure to do so in order to understand things such as luggage allowances and ticket policies.
Don’t Worry About Your Seat
Unfortunately in order to sit with those that you may be traveling with on a budget airline or to sit in an aisle or a window seat, you will have to pay extra money. My recommendation is to just accept the seat that is automatically assigned to you in order not to drive up your bill.
Take Your Own Food and Drink
Traditional airlines usually offer up at least a drink and a snack to travelers on their flights, but that isn’t the case for budget airlines. Instead of paying exorbitant amounts to buy food or a drink onboard, why not just bring your own? Bring them from home or buy them at the airport before boarding.
