LOW-COST AIRFARE MORE THAN A THIRD CHEAPER DESPITE EXTRAS

A new survey conducted by travel comparison website Kelkoo has confirmed that low-cost airlines save UK customers an average of 33% despite charging up to 44% of the base fare for extras. The survey, where Kelkoo compared 5,000 fares from 20 different airlines, found that 37% of the cost of a budget airline ticket was comprised of added extras, whereas standard carrier only comprised 4%. Chris Nixon, managing director of Kelkoo Travel said: “Nowadays, these ancillary charges can often form a substantial proportion of the total cost of flying and there is a misconception among consumers that the prices advertised