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BUDGET AIRLINES
Updated: Mar 7, 2021
There are many airlines globally, a few big names, and a few you probably would have never heard of. We will add the ones we have flown with and check out each airline's pros and cons.
EUROPE
EASYJET
This is one of our favourites as we have used it many times to hop around Europe. With its bright orange tail and lettering, this one stands out; it also has hotels all over Europe and also branched in U.A.E and offers a no-frill service.
PROS
• Very cheap flights
• Operating in 35 countries so 'easy' access to places
• Punctuality ( our personal experiences)
• The online App is easy to navigate
• Self-check-in kiosks
CONS
• Extra fee for picking seats
• no Wifi
• only one small cabin bag
RYANAIR
Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline and probably 2nd here in the U.K behind Easyjet. It is the airline we managed to get our cheapest ever flights from Exeter to Malta for £5 each way, the total cost for us both £20
PROS
• Operates in 37 countries
• Online app
• REALLY cheap fares can be available
CONS
• Very strict on baggage and will penalise you
• Cramped conditions on the plane
• Many advertising during the flight
• Hidden costs
WIZZ AIR
Wizz air is a company based in Budapest that travels all over Europe and some North African countries, and this is the airline we used on our first flight together.
PROS
• Operates 44 countries
• Online App
• Self check-Kiosks
• Friendly staff
CONS
• Opposition to employees and trade unions
• Very difficult to claim compensation if a flight has been delayed
• Baggage allowance
• Extra cost for picking seats
NORWEGIAN AIRLINES
Norwegian Airlines are a budget airline and the largest in Scandinavia and flies within Europe with their smaller Airbuses. Until January 2021 flew budget long haul International flights that we travelled to New York on.
PROS
• Friendly staff
• Very cheap international flights ( been cancelled January 2021)
• Self check-Kiosks
• Punctual
• Comfortable seats
CONS
• Extra cost for meals on long haul
• Extra fees for choosing seats
ASIA
AIR ASIA
We have Flown with this airline a couple of times around Southeast Asia, and they are one of the most popular budget airlines on the continent.
PROS
• Over 60 destinations
• Cheap fares
• Complinmentry meals, even on short flights
• Comfortable seating
• Self-check-in kiosks
CONS
• Strict baggage allowances
• not much legroom
NOK AIR
Nok Air is Thailands budget airline flying mainly domestic flights out of Bangkok airport.
• Cheap domestic flights
• Less cramped on the plane, being not as popular as Air Asia
• Flight staff efficient and friendly
• Travels to 36 destinations
CONS
• Lack of customer support
• Baggage allowances
• Online site difficult to navigate
SCOOT AIRLINES
Scoot is a low budget airline based in Singapore and had been running since 2012
PROS
• Over 67 destinations
• Comfortable seats
• Friendly on flight staff
CONS
• Bad customer Service
• poor options of food and drink
• Cramped seating
Air China
Air China is again one of the biggest Budget airlines in Asia and is based primarily in Beijing with a fleet size of 445.
We travelled on a long haul from London to Chengdu then onwards to Bangkok, and we didn't have the best flight, this is our personal experience.
PROS
• Has 201 destinations with short-haul and long haul
CONS
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