Although charter airlines and other low-cost air carriers have
existed for many years, the number of airlines offering no-frills airfares has
increased dramatically in recent years. Increased competition and the
ability to sell airline tickets directly to consumers over the Internet has
resulted in huge
cost savings for consumers.
In Europe, for example, scheduled air service between most European
countries can be purchased for as little as 0.99 Euros plus taxes. It
is unimaginable how any airline carrier can survive with such low prices,
yet many have survived for years.
To take advantage of these low-cost airfares, travelers often must fly out of
the smaller airports. Tickets are generally not refundable or changeable
once they are issued.
For a comprehensive list of low-cost airlines, please visit the
airline
section of our website.
