Category Archives: no frills airlines

Low-cost passengers ‘deserve less compensation’

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

Air passengers will be entitled to less compensation for delayed flights if they travel with a low-cost carrier, under new plans put forward by the Transport Secretary today.Philip Hammond told The Financial Times that EU laws obliging airlines to pay out up to €600 compensation for a three-hour delay are “disproportionate” if the fares cost just €60. Continue reading →

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New low-cost terminal for Bordeaux Airport

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

A terminal dedicated exclusively to low-cost carriers has opened in the south-western French city of Bordeaux.Billi terminal, short for for Bordeaux Illico, will attempt to capitalise on the boom in no-frills flights to Bordeaux from UK airports – currently operated by Ryanair and easyJet. Continue reading →

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Ryanair updates checked baggage allowance

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

Ryanair today introduced an optional larger checked baggage allowance of 20kg, offering travellers a more affordable way of bringing luggage on its no-frills flights.Passengers can now choose between a standard 15kg one-bag allowance, costing £15 online (£35 at the airport), and a higher 20kg one-bag allowance, costing £25 (£45 at the airport). Continue reading →

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Air Berlin crowned best low-cost carrier

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

Air Berlin has been hailed as the best low-cost carrier in Europe at the 11th annual World Airline Awards, which were held in Hamburg yesterday. Continue reading →

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