As this article in the New York Times points out, the amount of additional fees the so-called low-cost airlines extract from their customers is reaching ludicrous levels.
The first three rules for saving money are:-
Pack light.
Pack light.
Pack light.
That means only hand luggage, if you can manage it, although you will have to limit yourself to travel-sized toiletries if liquid restrictions are in place.
Next, follow the airline's rules. That means reading the fine print and keeping an eye on things like the size of your carry-on, the weight of your checked luggage and the deadline for checking in. Not paying attention will be costly.
And finally: book online, but be careful. You can find the best deals yourself online, but when making a booking be sure to doublecheck dates and times before paying. Also, have you spelt your name correctly? Has your passport number been entered accurately? Because again, not paying attention can be costly when it comes time to make changes, not least if you have to ring the airline's premium-rate call centre.
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