{"id":136475,"date":"2023-08-28T17:39:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=136475"},"modified":"2023-08-28T17:39:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:39:23","slug":"how-much-does-your-budget-flight-actually-cost-five-ways-to-bag-a-real-bargain-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/how-much-does-your-budget-flight-actually-cost-five-ways-to-bag-a-real-bargain-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does your budget flight actually cost? Five ways to bag a real bargain | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>YOU may think that you\u2019ve bagged yourself a bargain, but how much is your flight really costing you?<\/p>\n<p>Hidden fees and little add-ons can end up amounting to a lot of cash and that \u00a320 flight may not end up being so cheap in the end.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/000-job-losses-closes-hubs-739155299.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>But there are ways to keep prices from soaring &#8211; here are my five top tips.<\/p>\n<h2>Look for hidden costs<\/h2>\n<p>Social media blew up this month when two Ryanair passengers were charged \u00a3110 just to print their boarding passes at the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Some airlines ask you to check in online in advance or else you will need to pay a fee.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the cost of add-ons like luggage too.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Read more money-saving hacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/newspress-collage-21745520-1679049334849.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Save hundreds with an easy flight booking &#8216;hack&#8217; when planning your holidays<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/newspress-collage-21326279-1675937290424.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Frequent flyer reveals the jammy trick she uses to get cheaper flights<\/h3>\n<p>Many airlines have shrunk hand luggage allowances in recent years and you\u2019ll now need to pay to take a large cabin bag that gets placed in the overhead storage.<\/p>\n<p>British Airways, however, usually lets you take an under-the-seat bag and a larger cabin bag for free.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to hold luggage &#8211; these vary in price and you could pay up to \u00a365 per case.<\/p>\n<p>So always consider the overall cost and not just the flight price.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in News Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RR-AIRTRAFFIC_COMP.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>UP IN THE AIR <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UK airspace &#x27;network-wide failure&#x27; fixed &#8211; but effects could last DAYS<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mother-daughter-walking-trough-airport-755922671.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>NOT FINE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You could be fined \u20ac500 after arriving on holiday &#8211; tourists always fall for it<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/newspress-collage-23673229-1693152163249.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>FALL IN <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How &#x27;ranger roll&#x27; technique used by military will save you space in your luggage<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/woman-tourist-checkered-trousers-brown-840590495.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>SAVE OUR SOLES <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Two kinds of shoes you should never wear on a plane &#8211; they could be deadly<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bring your own food<\/h2>\n<p>Security rules, high rent and delivery fees are all what make airport food so expensive.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to eat beforehand, then why not pack an airport picnic?<\/p>\n<p>Completely solid food like sandwiches, crisps and fruit can all be taken through security.<\/p>\n<p>Just be careful with spreads like hummus or syrup-y foods like honey and cream cheese as these count as liquids and would therefore need to comply with the 100ml liquid rule in place at most airports.<\/p>\n<p>Although this rule is soon being scrapped across the UK.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t fancy bringing your own grub, airport lounges, like No.1 and Aspire, are a great option too.<\/p>\n<p>You can bag access from \u00a320 per person and this includes unlimited food, drinks and even booze.<\/p>\n<p>Aspire Executive Lounge in Luton, for example, charges \u00a337.99 for adults and \u00a321.49 for kids aged two to 11, while tots under two go free.<\/p>\n<p>Plus you\u2019ll get a comfy seat to relax in away from the crowd.<\/p>\n<h2>Timing is key<\/h2>\n<p>Early morning flights can sometimes be more appealing, but you need to be there two hours before departure for short-haul flights and three hours before departure for long-haul flights.<\/p>\n<p>And when you\u2019re getting to the airport that early, public transport may not be running &#8211; so don\u2019t get caught short.<\/p>\n<p>Try not to travel on public transport during peak hours either as you\u2019ll have to shell out more for your ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Taxi fares are also higher if you\u2019re travelling before 6am and after 10pm.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re grabbing a lift from friends and family, bear in mind the drop-off charges.<\/p>\n<p>Some airports charge up to \u00a37 just to enter the drop off zone for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Never reserve a seat<\/h2>\n<p>Airlines charge a premium to pre-book your seat \u2013 and this can add up, especially if you\u2019re travelling as a family.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you need extra legroom, don\u2019t bother!<\/p>\n<p>Many airlines will automatically sit you and your group together as long as you are all under the same booking.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure you check in online as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you do end up being sat separately, it\u2019s worth going to the check in desk at the airport and asking if you can be seated next to each other.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve done this so many times.<\/p>\n<p>The answer is often yes \u2013 and you may even be able to select a specific seat free of charge if you are one of the first to check in.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t do a Joey<\/h2>\n<p>Remember that scene in Friends where Joey wears all of Chandler\u2019s clothes?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you may not get away with doing that at the airport if you exceed your hold baggage weight limit.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of airlines, including easyJet and Ryanair, charge a fee for every kilo over the weight limit of your bag.<\/p>\n<p>This fee varies per airline and destination, but it can be pricey.<\/p>\n<p>I was asked to pay \u20ac15 euros kilo on a recent holiday of mine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>British Airways charges a blanket fee of \u00a365 one way if you exceed the hold luggage allowance.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Read More on The Sun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/248-washes-time-cost-20-840766701-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Top five tips on how wash your child&#8217;s school uniform<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/newspress-collage-23676506-1693209965331.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Shirley Ballas slams Strictly fix claims over stars with stage backgrounds<\/h3>\n<p>This charge is easy to avoid &#8211; 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