Budget airline Ryanair has announced it is to expand its operation to a new base at Birmingham International. The airline will fly to 22 destinations in Spain, France, [U]Italy[/U], Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden and Denmark.
Ryanair’s expansion comes after Holiday Which? found Ryanair to be the worst offender when it comes to adding on extra charges. The budget airline charges passengers £20 at the airport to check a bag into the hold and £4 to use the check-in desk.
Which? travel spokesman, Bob Tolliday, said: “There’s no doubt that the arrival of a major no-frills airline at Birmingham will help to drive down fares, but passengers should always watch out for add-on charges that can raise the cost of flying considerably.”
[quote=tuscanhills;80727]....passengers should always watch out for add-on charges that can raise the cost of flying considerably.”[/quote]
Perhaps Mr Tolliday was referring to BA's fuel surcharge: £20 on a return flight to Europe (not optional) rather than Ryanair's baggage and airport desk check: £18 (optional)
[quote=tuscanhills;80727]....passengers should always watch out for add-on charges that can raise the cost of flying considerably.”[/quote]
Perhaps Mr Tolliday was referring to BA's fuel surcharge: £20 on a return flight to Europe (not optional) rather than Ryanair's baggage and airport desk check: £18 (optional)