Deutsch: Billigfluggesellschaft / Español: Aerolínea de bajo costo / Português: Companhia aêrea de baixo custo / Français: Compagnie aêrienne à bas prix / Italiano: Compagnia aerea a basso costo
Budget airlines (low-cost carrier or low-cost airline) are these very popular airlines specialise in short-haul routes at bargain prices. For these low prices the consumer makes a trade off and should be aware that:
- The flights are often made to and from secondary airports (you should always check)
- Flight prices often do not include in-flight refreshments/food
- Fewer comfort
- There is often no numbered seat allocation
- Cheapest fares are fixed and changes are non-refundable
- You will tend to get the best prices when you book online. Extra fares may even be charged for telephone bookings
Examples of Airlines
- Airline in Germany
- Condor
- EasyJet
- Southwest Airlines