There are regular airlines and there are low cost airlines. The difference between the two are big when it comes to price, especially in Europe and Asia. With Ryanair, Easyjet and some others, you can fly from Paris to London for only 5 pounds. In the same time, regular airlines charge you hundreds of pounds. How can this be?
Well, low cost air companies make money form other things besides the actual flight ticket. They get government support, they charge a lot for taking along bags, they even take money for food and check in. But if you are looking to save and don’t care much about food or comfort, choosing low cost flights is the way to go.
Here are some tips for booking these cheap flights. First of all, don’t leave anything to the last minute, always book at least two to three months ahead. Days before departure the price of these low cost airlines goes sky high and you must pay even more than with regular flights. Another tip is to monitor promotions. Sign up to the mailing lists of different low cost companies and act as soon as you find a good price at the right time. If you start thinking and do not book as soon as you see the perfect price, someone will buy it and you will lose out.