SUMMER is fast approaching with lots of Brits gearing up for their flights to Europe on budget airlines. The Sun’s travel team have revealed their best tips for flying with budget airlines from little-known tricks to nabbing extra legroom seats without forking out for the privilege to saving on luggage fees, there’s something for everyone. GettyIt pays to be flexible with dates and destinations when looking for budget flights[/caption]SOPHIE SwietochowskiThe Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor, Sophie Swietochowski, reveals why it doesn’t pay to be loyal to airlines[/caption]Loyalty doesn’t reward – Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel EditorIF YOU’RE the type of traveller that prefers to go with a full-service airline (which often comes with pricier fares), then signing up for a loyalty scheme is well worth it, but if you’re flying with a low-cost carrier, scrap the loyalty.
It will get you nowhere in the long run.Let’s be honest, the main reason for flying budget is to keep costs to a minimum, so a bit of research to find the best deal will make a world of difference.Comparison sites like Skyscanner are a godsend when I’m planning a personal getaway with pals or family.
If you have some flexibility then you can filter by the cheapest month to fly and the nifty Skyscanner calendar will lay out the lowest price on each date.If you have flexibility on the destination, even better! You can select ‘Everywhere’ in the destination box and the month you wish to .
