easyJet - low cost without the frills
It’s amazing how, within recent years, you can actually fly from one part of Europe to another at reasonable cost, due to the arrival of new airlines offering very reasonably priced tickets, provided that you are willing to forego some of the luxuries normally associated with air travel. One of the leaders in introducing the new low-cost air travel is the now-famous
Based at London Luton Airport, easyJet is one of the largest low-fare airlines in Europe, operating both domestic and international scheduled services on 307 routes between 80 major European cities, both Western- and East-European.
If you feel like heading to the warmer parts of Europe this winter, then easyJet are offering Malaga from a variety of UK airports for around £28, Alicante for around £30, Faro for £25, Nice for £25, and other good bargains.
With easyJet, you book your ticket online, and the earlier you book, the cheaper it is. When you board the plane, you just go and sit down where there is a free seat – no reserved seating. Although this cuts down on costs, it can get a little chaotic! There is no automatic in-flight meal, instead you just buy what you want from the trolley when it comes round – a bit like being on a train.
Without the frills, the costs come down tremendously, and as it doesn’t really take all that long to fly from one part of Europe to another, comfort is probably not so paramount as it would be on a long haul flight.
It is certain that companies such as easyJet have made it easier to get around Europe quickly and cheaply.
