Low-cost airlines vs ordinary airlines Low-cost airlines can be said to be a general term for a certain type of airlines. Their characteristic, as the name implies, is naturally cheap. Of course, this feature of cheapness will not be reflected in the name. No airline will call itself XX low-cost airline. So since they are all airlines, why can low-cost airlines be cheaper than ordinary airlines?
Air meals and drinks are not included.
First of all, the reason why low-cost airlines can maintain their price advantage is because they divide the services included in the fares of some ordinary airlines out of the normal service scope, such as plane meals and luggage consignment. Low-cost airlines generally do not include free meals and drinks, but there will be relatively rich food, drinks and snacks on the plane.
There is only one free hand luggage allowance.
As for luggage, low-cost airlines basically have free hand luggage allowance. Each airline is different in size and weight. Generally, there is no problem as long as it does not exceed the size of an ordinary boarding box. Moreover, low-cost airlines have very strict security checks on carry-on luggage, especially liquids. Moreover, lipstick, lipstick, hair gel, mascara, hand cream and deodorant all belong to "liquid". The largest container that can carry liquids in luggage is 100ml, and all liquids, gels, ointments, emulsions or liquid cosmetics must be packed in sealed transparent plastic bags (such bags will be provided in the airport security area). At the airport security check, plastic bags filled with liquid must be taken out of the carry-on luggage. If you have checked baggage, you must pay.
Services and hardware
In addition to meals and checked baggage, the cost reduction of low-cost airlines is also reflected in services and hardware. First of all, low-cost airlines generally need passengers to check in online. In fact, the steps are very simple, which saves some tasks for airport staff. Secondly, low-cost airlines operate fewer long-distance flight routes (more than 5 hours), and most of them are popular routes within the same country and between neighboring countries. This is also a good reason for Europe to develop low-cost aviation industry, because countries are really close.
Moreover, although the plane of low-cost airlines is not as high-end as that of ordinary large airlines, it is of course guaranteed in terms of safety and basic comfort, just like the seat distance, which may be slightly inferior to that of ordinary airlines. Generally speaking, low-cost airlines are not a good choice if you don't pursue cheap prices and just want comfortable service and flight experience. But if you are used to traveling to many countries lightly and have budget requirements, low-cost airlines are definitely the first choice. Next, the Committee members will give you a summary of some common low-cost airlines in Britain.
Ryanair)| Ryanair Ryanair is the first and largest low-cost airline in Europe, headquartered in Salz, Dublin, Ireland. There are 1800 flights every day, connecting more than 200 destinations in 33 countries, and the safety flight record is 3 1 year. There are 20 destinations in Britain: Aberdeen and Belfast.
International Airport, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Delhi, East
Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Glasgow Preswick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool and London.
Gatwick, London Luton, London Southend, London.
Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle and Newcastle.
Ryan, Cornwall, is proud of their low price guarantee: to ensure the lowest fares for all routes at any time.
Baggage requirements
Ryanair baggage requirements can be checked in official website according to your personal situation.
EasyJet EasyJet is a British low-cost airline headquartered at Luton Airport in London, England. It operates more than 600 routes and shuttles to 32 countries, among which the main destinations are: London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Italy, Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Geneva, Basel, Germany, Berlin and Portugal. Many short-haul flights from Britain can buy cheap tickets for EasyJet. Their goal is to make people's travel convenient and affordable.
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The magazine named it "the best low cost"
Airlines. At present, EasyJet has more than 240 Airbus A320 aircraft and 2300 pilots.
Baggage requirements
Baggage requirements in Yi Jie can be found in official website.
According to the Committee members' experience, the general boarding box can be used as easyJet's carry-on luggage, because some students said that easyJet sometimes uses a fixed frame to help passengers estimate the size of their carry-on luggage before boarding. Notebooks, handbags, items purchased at the airport, etc. It must be packed in carry-on luggage. Compared with luggage, EasyJet has stricter inspection on liquids. All containers containing liquids must be packed in transparent plastic bags. During the security check, the bag must also be taken out of the carry-on baggage for security check. In addition, you can check in online two hours before departure (different flights may be different). You'd better print your boarding pass in advance. Printing at the airport is inconvenient and expensive.
Flynn airlines (
Flynn Airlines is a low-cost airline from Spain and the largest low-cost airline in Spain. If you are traveling from the UK to Spain, then Vueling Airlines is definitely the first choice. The routes they operate are basically between major cities in Spain and major cities in Europe, including the western Mediterranean. The price is not bad, and there will be special air tickets from time to time. Friends who want to go to Spain can brush it in advance, maybe there is a discount.
Baggage requirements
Vueling Airlines can carry a carry-on baggage with a weight of less than 10kg free of charge, and the size is required to be 55cmx40cmx.
20 cm. In addition, Vueling can accept an extra small bag, such as a camera bag or a mini messenger bag. The size requirement is 35cmx20cmx.
20 cm. Of course, Vueling Airlines can also check it, but there is an extra charge. Please check the specific price when buying tickets.
Flybe| Flybe Airlines is the largest independent regional low-cost airline in Europe, headquartered in Exeter, Devon, England. It has hundreds of routes covering 62 airports in 9 countries around the world. There are 22 major cities in Britain: Aberdeen, Bath, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, doncaster, Dundee and the East.
Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Furness, Hisler, Ailefu.
Man, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Southampton.
Baggage requirements
Each passenger can carry at least one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23 kilograms; Or at most two pieces of luggage are allowed to be checked, and the total weight of checked luggage does not exceed 46 kilograms. You'd better buy the amount of luggage you need when booking a plane ticket. It costs at least 60% more to buy or increase the amount of luggage temporarily at the airport. Each passenger is allowed to carry at most one piece of carry-on baggage with a weight not exceeding 10 kg and a size not exceeding 55 cm.
×35 cm× 20 cm.
Headquartered at Bradford Airport in Leeds, UK, Jet2Jet2 is also a low-cost airline from the UK. Jet2' s fleet consists of 59 aircraft, operating 58 routes from 9 base airports in Britain and 65,438+0 airports in Spain. Jet2 is the fourth largest airline in Britain. Its advantage is that the routes between British cities are very cheap and it is a good choice for domestic travel.
Baggage requirements
Jet2 can carry free carry-on baggage weighing less than 10 kg, and the size requirement is 56cmx45cmx.
25 cm. In addition, Jet2 can accept an extra small bag, such as a computer bag or a mini messenger bag. Of course, Jet2 can also be checked, but there is an extra charge. Please check the specific price when buying tickets.
TUI| TUI fly is a large charter airline, headquartered at Luton Airport in London, UK, with 25 departure points in the UK: Atwick, Luton and London.
Southend, London
Stansted, Norich, Southampton, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Birmingham, East
Midlands, doncaster Anfield, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool John.
Lennon, Manchester, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Furness, Belfast, Belfast.
International and British cities.
Baggage requirements
When booking a flight, it is best to buy baggage allowance when booking a plane ticket. Temporary purchase or increase of baggage allowance at the airport will result in additional expenses. On the charter flight, each passenger is allowed to carry at most one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 15 kg. Passengers are allowed to carry at most one carry-on baggage on each flight, with a weight of no more than 5 kg and a size of no more than 55 cm.
×40cm×20cm, laptops, handbags and articles purchased at the airport must be packed in carry-on luggage.
In addition to these low-cost airlines, Committee members also recommended another website where global air tickets can be purchased: Skyscanner.
Skyscanner| Skyscanner is the world's leading travel search website, established in 2003, which provides real-time online price comparison, car rental and hotel reservation for millions of routes. Headquartered in Edinburgh, it has branches in Beijing, Singapore, Barcelona and Miami. With flexible search options, you can browse the flight prices for one month or even one year. One of the great benefits of SkySky is that the website provides search for flights, hotels and car rentals in more than 30 different languages, and you can also choose different currency units for inquiry and payment.
Low-cost airlines can sell low-cost tickets because they strictly control costs in all aspects of aviation operations. Therefore, if you are going to take low-cost airlines with limited budget, you must read clearly the different regulations of each airline before departure, especially the requirements related to luggage, check-in and liquid carrying. Members hope everyone can travel safely and happily and have a perfect holiday!