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Always book online
Some low cost airlines charge a premium for booking on the phone.
For
links to websites and online ticketing for all airlines flying from
Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, see our air
travel pages.
Book
well in advance
With most low cost airlines the later you book the more you’ll
pay.
Do
you want a cheap flight home too?
Some return fares often cost more than the outbound ticket.
Be
sure to check where you’re actually going
Some low cost airlines land at airports that can be a long way from
your final destination.
Try
to avoid weekends
Low cost airlines often charge more if you want to go way for the
weekend.
Free
tickets aren’t always free
If an airline says the fare is FREE, in most cases you still have
to pay airport/local taxes and other charges. Always check!
Travel
off-peak and get the best deals
Early morning, middle of the day or late night flights are often
have the cheapest fares.
Going
to a ski destination?
Check how much they’ll charge to carry your skis. Conventional
airlines often carry them FREE. Low cost airlines rarely do.
Baggage
allowances
If you go over the weight of your baggage allowances some low cost
airlines will charge you more than you think for additional kilograms.
Don’t
forget to try the conventional airlines
Many conventional airlines like British Airways sometimes offer
cheaper fares than low cost carriers.
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