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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Europe's most notorious budget airlines put to the test
Nothing puts the size of Europe into perspective like travelling around the continent by plane (even if we'd rather get around by train). What do you mean you can fly over nine countries in a couple of hours? Take one of Europe's many budget airlines, and it might even cost you less than a taxi to the airport. 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. EasyJet British carrier EasyJet operates in more than 160 airports in 38 countries. After navigating the complex website that made booking a ticket feel like solving a riddle, I booked a one-way from London Gatwick to Berlin for $175. I was costlier than many comparable EasyJet flights, but it was the best option for the day I needed to fly. The fare did not include any luggage. I'd read on the website that all passengers can bring one small under-seat cabin bag free, so I rolled the dice on how strict that policy could be. Loading I could check in online, and I got through the airport without issue. But at the gate with my duffel bag and a purse, my prospects didn't look good. Each passenger's bag was examined before entering the waiting area, and I watched other travellers argue with gate agents over charges for their carry-ons being too large. I was hit with a $100 fee for exceeding my allotment. The legroom in economy was decent, an entire hand's length between my knees (I'm just 162 cm) and the seatback, but I got lucky with a random upgrade to an emergency row with even more space to spare.
The Age
4 days ago
- The Age
Europe's most notorious budget airlines put to the test
Nothing puts the size of Europe into perspective like travelling around the continent by plane (even if we'd rather get around by train). What do you mean you can fly over nine countries in a couple of hours? Take one of Europe's many budget airlines, and it might even cost you less than a taxi to the airport. 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. EasyJet
Local Spain
19-03-2025
- Business
- Local Spain
LISTED: The new flight routes to and from Spain this spring
If you're looking for some inspiration for trips this spring, perhaps for Easter or Semana Santa, then take a look at these new flight routes that will be connecting Spanish cities with destinations across the globe. Whether it's a little long-weekend city break to Bucharest or Reykjavik or something longer like a week in spring in New York or an adventure in India, there's something for everyone. Low-cost airline easyJet has announced it will connect the southern Spanish city of Almería with Southend from April 1st 2025. There will be two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Madrid to New Delhi (India) Iberojet will begin flights between the Spanish capital and India in April 2025 with a new direct route that will link Madrid and Delhi. Valencia to Reykjavik (Iceland) Budget Icelandic airline Play will fly to Valencia from May. Valencia to Copenhagen (Denmark) SAS will connect Valencia to the Danish capital from from May with flights twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, until October 2025. Valencia to Vilnius (Lithuania) airBaltic will link Valencia to Vilnius starting on April 16th, with two flights a week until September 2025. Jerez to Warsaw TUI Poland will connect Warsaw with Jerez Airport with a charter flight that will begin operating in April. Zaragoza to Rome (Italy) A new Wizz Air flight will be operations starting from April 1st from Zaragoza to the Italian capital of Rome. It will offer weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Flights will depart from Zaragoza Airport to Rome Fiumicino at 8:20am, with a two-hour journey, landing at 10:20am. For the return flight from Rome to Zaragoza, the flight will depart at 5:35am and land at 7:40am. Tickets will cost from €60 to €100. Zaragoza to Bucharest (Romania) Dan Air will offer two weekly flights, on Tuesdays and Saturdays between Zaragoza and the Romanian capital starting on April 12th. The flight from Bucharest to Zaragoza departs at 8am and the flight from Zaragoza to Bucharest at 11:30am. Bilbao to New York (US) United Airlines has announced three weekly flights between Bilbao and Newark in New York. The route will start from June 1st 2025, making Bilbao the sixth Spanish airport to operate direct flights from New York with United Airlines. Flights will take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from the Basque capital.
