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Tickets and pricing in Discount airlines in Europe
Tickets and pricing in Discount airlines in Europe
Most discount airlines in Europe sell their tickets exclusively over their website or over the phone, and tickets are not available via travel agents. Most are ticketless; you simply turn up at the check-in desk or even just at the departure gate with your passport and confirmation number (and print-out of your e-ticket). A credit or debit card is a very good idea for booking tickets. Most discount airlines sell their tickets as single journeys only.
The pricing structure is complex, with fares fluctuating strongly according to demand, often on an hourly basis, and the same rule "get as much money as a traveler is ready to pay" that was invented by traditional carriers applies. There are no hard and fast rules for obtaining the cheapest fares. In fact, fares can vary from as little as £1 or £2 on special promotions, right up to £500 - such as a London-Geneva return flight, during the February half-term weekend (winter holidays in most of the schools).
The following will however increase your probability of obtaining very inexpensive fares:
Do fly mid-week
Do fly early in the morning or late at night
Do fly in low season (Spring and Autumn)
Do make use of sales. These sometimes appear 3-5 weeks prior to departure, however this is by no means guaranteed.
Don't fly during public holidays.
Don't book your ticket less than two weeks in advance
Opt for return tickets, but keep in mind, in most cases airlines will charge extra fees for changes of date or time.
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