Questions tagged [low-cost-carriers]
Questions about transport carriers using the low-cost carriers (LCCs) business model, which seeks to offer lower fares by providing reduced services.
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Which Transpacific Ultra Low Cost Carriers serve the mainland US aside from Zipair?
I have been looking around for cheap flights going transpacific, but have only found Zipair so far. Are there any other Transpacific ULCCs that serve the mainland US? Thanks!
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In airport check-in, some airlines weigh carry-on bags. If the bag is too heavy due to food that will be consumed in the airport, is that okay?
I flew recently and when getting the ticket at the check in stand, they weighed my carry on. It was underweight so everything was fine. Later when boarding the flight they did not weight the bags ...
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Can I skip the first leg of a journey, on a two way flight, on a low cost carrier?
Based on this question:
Not flying the first leg of the journey – Company cancels the second-leg ticket
I was wondering if the same applies to low-cost carriers.
The reason to buy a return ticket in ...
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Codeshare between a point-to-point LCC and a FSC - one / two tickets? [closed]
Low-cost carriers (LCC) usually use a point-to-point system that doesn't allow connecting flights and you will have separate tickets for each flight. But some LCCs have codeshare with full-service ...
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COVID-19 find out what destinations a particular airline is serving
As some of my flights have been canceled I'd like to find out how the airlines are operating (easyJet, Smartwings, Czech Airlines, ...). As they don't put much information, is there a possibility to ...
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Does Ryanair transfer checked luggage to its final destination on connecting flights?
I'd like to fly from Brno (CZ) to Riga (LT) via Milan-Bergamo (IT), and both legs are with Ryanair, with a sensible 2h45 layover.
Does Ryanair handle my checked-in luggage like other airlines, so ...
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How strict is AirAsia with 7 kg carry-on limit?
https://www.airasia.com/ot/en/baggage-info/cabin-baggage.page
The total permitted weight for two (2) pieces must not exceed 7 kg.
My carry-on bag on the way here had plenty of print materials and ...
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Ryanair cabin baggage & MacBook 15"
According to Ryanair policy:
What you CAN bring on board
All passengers are entitled to bring 1 small personal bag on board which must fit under the seat in front of you (35cm x 20cm x 20cm). ...
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Avoiding RyanAir's rip-offs in a really cheap ticket
I got a pair of really cheap return tickets from Ryanair. I have never taken flights for so little money. It was so cheap that it makes me nervous, Ryanair being what it is.
So, we are not checking-...
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Australian Telcos: Telstra vs. Boost
I’m going to take a journey through the Australian bush (from Perth to Darwin then from Cairns to Sydney) and I need a SIM card for my phone. I have heard unanimously that Telstra is the best for ...
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Low-cost airline [closed]
Is there a low-cost airline between South-Asia (or the Middle East) and Europe? I don't mind changing flights and staying overnight. I want to know if there are some. I know about Scoot, Norwegian to ...
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IATA rule regarding passenger right to drinking water [duplicate]
As we know, according to IATA passengers allowed to carry no more than 100 ml of liquids on board. Yet when traveling with low-cost airlines, you are not offered any water on board. This is quite ...
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When booking a flight online is the checked luggage fee included in it?
Planning on booking a holiday abroad with expedia.com and was wondering is the fee for checked luggage so the suitcase that you check in covered with the holiday booking?
I was under the impression ...
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Are there Spirit Airlines kiosks at the airport on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands?
Are there Spirit kiosks at the airport on St Thomas, USVI? I want to avoid the $10 fee and will not have a place to print my boarding pass on the island.
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Booking with Czech Airlines but getting on SmartWings flight, any consequences?
I've recently booked a flight with Czech Airlines in order to get a somewhat less "low cost" experience (meal on board, luggage included and so on). After hearing several stories about flights by ...
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