Europe's most notorious budget airlines put to the test
European budget airlines abound: Vueling, Iberojet, AeroItalia, Jet2. Their fares are shockingly low, a feat made possible by starting with super-low base fares and charging for every possible add-on, from bringing a carry-on bag to sitting next to your travel companion.
Are they worth the dirt-cheap prices? Is a flight that costs less than a parking fine bound to be miserable? On a recent trip to Europe, I tried three of the most popular ultrabudget options: Wizz Air, EasyJet and Ryanair, to find out.
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