Questions tagged [low-cost-carriers]
Questions about transport carriers using the low-cost carriers (LCCs) business model, which seeks to offer lower fares by providing reduced services.
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Which Transpacific Ultra Low Cost Carriers serve the mainland US aside from Zipair?
I have been looking around for cheap flights going transpacific, but have only found Zipair so far. Are there any other Transpacific ULCCs that serve the mainland US? Thanks!
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In airport check-in, some airlines weigh carry-on bags. If the bag is too heavy due to food that will be consumed in the airport, is that okay?
I flew recently and when getting the ticket at the check in stand, they weighed my carry on. It was underweight so everything was fine. Later when boarding the flight they did not weight the bags ...
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Can I skip the first leg of a journey, on a two way flight, on a low cost carrier?
Based on this question:
Not flying the first leg of the journey – Company cancels the second-leg ticket
I was wondering if the same applies to low-cost carriers.
The reason to buy a return ticket in ...
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Codeshare between a point-to-point LCC and a FSC - one / two tickets? [closed]
Low-cost carriers (LCC) usually use a point-to-point system that doesn't allow connecting flights and you will have separate tickets for each flight. But some LCCs have codeshare with full-service ...
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COVID-19 find out what destinations a particular airline is serving
As some of my flights have been canceled I'd like to find out how the airlines are operating (easyJet, Smartwings, Czech Airlines, ...). As they don't put much information, is there a possibility to ...
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Does Ryanair transfer checked luggage to its final destination on connecting flights?
I'd like to fly from Brno (CZ) to Riga (LT) via Milan-Bergamo (IT), and both legs are with Ryanair, with a sensible 2h45 layover.
Does Ryanair handle my checked-in luggage like other airlines, so ...
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How strict is AirAsia with 7 kg carry-on limit?
https://www.airasia.com/ot/en/baggage-info/cabin-baggage.page
The total permitted weight for two (2) pieces must not exceed 7 kg.
My carry-on bag on the way here had plenty of print materials and ...
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Ryanair cabin baggage & MacBook 15"
According to Ryanair policy:
What you CAN bring on board
All passengers are entitled to bring 1 small personal bag on board which must fit under the seat in front of you (35cm x 20cm x 20cm). ...
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Avoiding RyanAir's rip-offs in a really cheap ticket
I got a pair of really cheap return tickets from Ryanair. I have never taken flights for so little money. It was so cheap that it makes me nervous, Ryanair being what it is.
So, we are not checking-...
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Australian Telcos: Telstra vs. Boost
I’m going to take a journey through the Australian bush (from Perth to Darwin then from Cairns to Sydney) and I need a SIM card for my phone. I have heard unanimously that Telstra is the best for ...
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Low-cost airline [closed]
Is there a low-cost airline between South-Asia (or the Middle East) and Europe? I don't mind changing flights and staying overnight. I want to know if there are some. I know about Scoot, Norwegian to ...
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IATA rule regarding passenger right to drinking water [duplicate]
As we know, according to IATA passengers allowed to carry no more than 100 ml of liquids on board. Yet when traveling with low-cost airlines, you are not offered any water on board. This is quite ...
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When booking a flight online is the checked luggage fee included in it?
Planning on booking a holiday abroad with expedia.com and was wondering is the fee for checked luggage so the suitcase that you check in covered with the holiday booking?
I was under the impression ...
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Are there Spirit Airlines kiosks at the airport on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands?
Are there Spirit kiosks at the airport on St Thomas, USVI? I want to avoid the $10 fee and will not have a place to print my boarding pass on the island.
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Booking with Czech Airlines but getting on SmartWings flight, any consequences?
I've recently booked a flight with Czech Airlines in order to get a somewhat less "low cost" experience (meal on board, luggage included and so on). After hearing several stories about flights by ...
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Why do Low Cost Airlines charge for checked baggage? [closed]
I understand that most LCCs base their business model on the assumption that they will accommodate as many traveller budgets as possible by providing everyone with a "pay only for what you need" ...
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Can you get better prices by flying without checked-in luggage on intercontinental airlines?
I am searching for a flight from Madrid, Spain to Singapore, or any nearby airports. Basically, I would like to get from Spain (or Europe) to Southeast Asia. I would like to travel only with my ...
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English-language meta-search engine with good coverage of Korean airlines?
When I search for flights from South Korea to nearby countries on Google Flights, there are usually many flights from airlines which don't share fare data with Google, for example: T'Way, Eastar Jet, ...
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Budget airlines, US to Canada
Are there any low-cost airlines flying from the United States to Canada?
Especially looking for any companies not listed on the travel ticketing sites (Orbitz, Expedia, and such ). For example, ...
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Folding strollers allowed as hand baggage on Norwegian?
Norwegian's checked baggage policy mentions that travelers with children and infants may check a car seat or stroller free. They also recommend putting your stroller in a Stokke PramPack to avoid ...
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Flight flown + operated by completely different, non-code-share airline?
Yesterday (March 3) I flew Jetstar Pacific 596 from SGN to DAD. The airplane contained markings for vueling.com, the crew was wearing vueling uniforms, and despite being a domestic flight in Vietnam, ...
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Canada Low Cost Airline
Are there any low cost airlines that operate within Canada and fly out of Vancouver? As a European I have very limited knowledge of flying within the US and Canada.
I am struggling to find any, ...
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Travel on low cost airlines
I've touristic Schengen visa and I need to know is possible to travel on low cost airlines like Raynair between different EU countries and cities?
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Can food or cosmetics get overheated on intra-European flights?
I intend to travel with cheap airlines, in a single flight between the Continent and England (in this time of year, i.e. winter).
I would like to take some traditional food with me (like fried fish)
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Checked luggage on AirAsia in a journey involving two airplanes
A friend is planning to use a low cost airline for a travel from Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), India to Singapore with Air Asia, though his booking is combined there is a stopover for a short while at Kuala ...
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Date Limitation of Low Fares in Far East
I'm looking to travel from Tokyo to Seoul and have found a number of airlines that fly the route (or similar) and offer reasonable prices. However, these prices do not extend to my desired travel date....
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Is India's Jet Airways considered a budget airline?
Is this airline run like a discount airline? Less legroom, restrictive baggage policies...? Or is it standard?
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Why would I choose full service carrier instead of a low-cost one?
I just started flying recently and over the last two years I was on an airplane about once a month. All my trips were between European cities. I have been successfully using Ryanair, Wizz Air and ...
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Are there low-cost airlines operating from Europe to Dominican Republic?
Are there any low-cost airlines operating from Europe to Dominican Republic?
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May I take a parcel as my "personal item"?
Due to the baggage restrictions by Allegiant Air, I am pretty sure I can't declare my 30L backpack as the "free personal item" (16"x15"x7"). Nonetheless, I may be able to compress the backpack along ...
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On budget travel from Orlando Florida to Lake Charles LA [closed]
What is the most economical way to travel from Orlando-Florida to Lake Charles-Louisiana,
I am travelling on my own. I can compromise in terms of the trip duration and level of comfort if I can cut my ...
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Is it possible to travel around the world using JUST Low-cost carriers?
Is it possible to visit all six non-Antarctica continents, just flying, using only Low Cost Carriers?
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Travel with a hula hoop by low-cost airlines?
This question is a bit specific. I hope someone can help.
I want to travel around Europe with my hula hoop, it's folding but still can't fit in my bag.
If I tied it behind the bag it does not exceed ...
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Multiple flights with low cost airlines
I want to travel with Ryainair and/or Easyjet from my hometown to a destination that those companies do serve but not directly from my hometown. Is there a site that can help with these kind of ...
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Cheap method from Hamburg to Paris [closed]
What is the cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris and back? I think flights are comparatively expensive, specially, as I know of no Ryanair hub around there. A slower way than flying is ...
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What to do if you're being abused by a Low Cost company?
Recently I was denied a receipt, when I had to pay a fine to an LC company for not complying with all their rules.
I can understand the strict rules in order to keep competitive prices. In other hand ...
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Airline (lowcost) has changed my reservation, what are my options?
An airline in question has 3 flight a day to my destination, one ridiculously early in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one late night. Because the afternoon one was the only one convenient for ...
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Low cost airlines search engine?
With wheretowhen.com dying a few years ago and, now, airninja.com having become a regular (non-budget) flight search engine, is there any website left which lists the routes of budget airlines and ...
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Can there be a price difference between online checkin and checking in at the airport?
I've just heard that some airlines, low-cost-carriers in particular can charge a fee if you check in at the airport rather than having checked in online in advance.
Is this true? Are there some ...
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Can I estimate the real or final price of a plane trip?
I am not so sure that LCC are really "low cost". The hidden fees, usually tend to increase the total price to a similar or even higher value than one for a flight on a regular airline.
I had some ...
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How strict are European budget airlines in terms of enforcing hand luggage? [closed]
In Australia, I've never seen anybody get done for having carry-on luggage that's too big. It's pretty much whatever you can fit in the top compartments. In fact, I've seen people carry more than one ...
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Most cost effective way to travel with two cats from NY to CA
I've looked into pet transport companies, car rentals and bringing the cat carriers onto a flight as extra carry on luggage.
All of those options will cost well over 1000 USD, the flight option being ...
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Low-cost airlines to Azerbaijan?
Wikipedia's list of low-cost airlines does not have any entry for Azerbaijan (or any other country of the area).
Is there really no concept of low-cost airline over there? Or is it just an omission?
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Book multiple flights with Ryanair and save on Administration Fee
I need to book 2 different flights with Ryanair, but if I book them separately I have to pay GBP 6 as administration fees because I'm paying with a Visa Debit (and most cards are charged GBP 6).
I can ...
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Can it be worthwhile buying connecting flights on LCC like Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling, or Transavia?
In principle Low Cost Carriers (LCC) like Easyjet, Ryanair, or Vueling offer 1 leg journeys alone. Still they offer some interesting "connecting" opportunities. Especially if you start combining ...
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China Airlines, safe? [duplicate]
I've got a long-haul flight booked with China Airlines (A330 and an A340) from LHR to SYD, and only after I booked it did I decide to read up on their safety record. Suffice to say I regret doing that;...
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Are there low cost airlines to travel within the US?
I'm from Europe where there are a lot of low cost airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, etc... But these operate mainly in Europe.
Then, my question is if there are airlines which provide cheap flights ...
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