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Which low-cost airlines are available?
What is a low-cost airline?
A low-cost airline is not a specific company but rather a type of airline that possesses certain characteristics. All airlines that exhibit these characteristics belong to the category of low-cost airlines. These characteristics include:
Significantly cheaper airfares.
No complimentary drinks or food provided, including water.
Only one piece of carry-on baggage allowed, with no free checked baggage.
Online check-in is usually required, either through self-check-in on the airline's website or at self-service kiosks at the airport. Early check-in enables passengers to have priority in seat selection.
Generally, the comfort level of facilities is average.
A friendly reminder: The carry-on baggage allowed on the plane is strictly limited to one piece, and there are strict requirements regarding its size and quantity. There are also strict regulations on items prohibited from being carried onto the aircraft. I have experienced it once when I traveled to another country with a ticket that cost only 20-30 pounds. At that time, I only carried a backpack and a carry-on suitcase. Upon reaching the airport, I was concerned that the suitcase might not meet the requirements. Throughout the airport, there were measuring frames provided for passengers to test the size of their carry-on suitcases. If it doesn't fit, it is considered non-compliant.
However, my small suitcase passed the test. But when it was time to queue for boarding, unexpectedly, there were personnel conducting checks, requiring passengers to have only one piece of luggage before boarding. So, I had to stuff my backpack into the suitcase. Fortunately, I didn't have any cosmetics or such, so the suitcase had some empty space and could be squeezed in. However, other passengers who couldn't fit their belongings were fined on the spot, which amounted to several tens of pounds, exceeding the price of the ticket!
So, which low-cost airlines are there?
EasyJet
EasyJet Airline Company Limited, based in Luton, United Kingdom, is a low-cost airline that promotes the concept of not providing unnecessary services. Its affordable and straightforward services have gained popularity among the British public.
EasyJet Airline Company Limited Headquarters: Luton, United Kingdom
IATA Code: U2
ICAO Code: EZY
Callsign: EASY
link：https://www.easyjet.com
Ryanair
Ryanair is an airline headquartered in Ireland. It was founded by Christy Ryan in 1985. Ryanair is the largest low-cost airline in Europe.
link：https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en
Vueling
Vueling Airlines is an airline based in Barcelona, Spain, and its low-cost tickets are popular among many Europeans. The airline was established in 2004 and became the third-largest low-cost airline in Europe in 2006, following Berlin Air and easyJet.
link：https://m.vueling.com
FLYBE
Flybe Airlines is headquartered at Exeter International Airport in the United Kingdom. Airports in cities such as Birmingham, Southampton, Belfast, Manchester, Jersey, Guernsey, Inverness, Edinburgh, and Glasgow are also major operating bases for the airline. Flybe Airlines is one of the largest regional airlines in Europe and the largest domestic route operator in the United Kingdom. It is also among the largest regional airlines in Europe.
link：https://www.flybe.com
Jet 2
Jet2.com is a low-cost airline based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The airline operates from six hub airports, connecting to 45 European cities and providing some charter services. Its main base is Leeds Airport. The airline was founded in 2002, initially offering international flight services using Boeing aircraft for short-haul charter flights and mid-range routes.
link：http://www.jet2.com
TUI
TUI has been awarded "World's Best Leisure Airline" for five consecutive years at the World Airline Awards. With over 60 aircraft, TUI operates across the United Kingdom and Ireland, serving 24 regional airports from Gatwick to Glasgow and Dublin to Doncaster.
link：https://www.tui.co.uk
Alright, here are a few low-cost airlines. I have to mention that when flying on regular flights, you might encounter celebrities and politicians. However, what you may not expect is that you can also encounter them on low-cost airlines. In 2015, even the UK Prime Minister Cameron flew on a low-cost airline, EasyJet, to Portugal and was seen eating potato chips on the plane. A girl named Ashleigh, who was sitting in the same row, noticed him and excitedly took a photo. Later, Ashleigh posted an excited tweet on Twitter, saying, "Guys, I'm almost in tears! He's eating such cheap potato chips!
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妹子和卡梅伦的合照
British Prime Minister Cameron eating potato chips.