Why do low cost airlines like easyjet offer lower prices than older airlines, e.g british airways?

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thecoldvoiceofreason

Its a very clever con really, there will be a limited number of seats at the lowest advertised price, then the price gradually creeps up and up, add to that the fact that as has been already said, no meals, no service etc then they look less and less appealing.

One other little con that some of the budget crowd were pulling was to list a low price the first time you visited their site and then once you returned and had a cookie from them, lo and behold the price went up. This would have been fine till some sharp guy noticed that the price went up the second time he looked at the same flight from home and checked it from work and it was back to the original price - oooops busted. Of course it was a computer error and not a deliberate attempt to rip people off - yeah right, and i've got 2 willies :)

Michael G

Because the lower-cost airlines save money by not pressurizing the cabin during flight, and they usually fly on just one engine (they shut the other 3 off to save fuel). Also, if you look down at the toilets when you flush them, you can see the ground.

They also cut overhead costs by not using navigation equipment, and they save airport fees by landing on interstates.

assassin

because there are no frills or service back-up if things go wrong. ask yourself why do M&S charge Â£15 for a shirt when Aldi charge Â£4, it is to do with quality, both may be value for money but the quality of one is much better

sedona

You're paying for a seat on a flight to a crappy airport

deebradley2000

Because Easyjet really is a no frills airline - no room in your seats because they have packed more seats in than BA. No complimentary newspapers, drinks and the refreshment trolley is so limited and very expensive. BA provide in flight meals, comfy seating and are definately superior to budget airlines. However budget has its place - like getting a bus as appose to a taxi!!

Trevor J

No frills...

No service....only crap service......and complain? dont even go there....

alig

One reason they are cheaper is because they do not offer drinks, snacks, etc. for free.
Another key reason is that they generally do not fly to/from the larger airports. They fly into smaller airports that have lower runway/gate fees for the airlines.

jacg

Because not only do companies like BA give you inflight services included in the price like meals, newspapers, drinks etc, but also they actually fly to the destination itself that you want to go to and not some smaller airport about 40 miles away. For that, they have to pay a premium whereas budget airlines often receive either a waiver of their landing fee or reduced landing fees as an incentive.

Also budget airlines tend to save on baggage handling costs as they either charge for any items of luggage except handluggage or have much lower weight allowances so passengers have to pay excess duty.

Furthermore, every minute that a plane is delayed from taking off in its designated slot, especially if it misses the slot altogether, costs the airline approx Â£5000.00 a minute. Budget airlines tend not to hang around and have a very tight turnaround schedule whereas BA and other bigger airlines are slightly more flexible. They won't wait forever but will delay for a very short while if there is a good reason. These added costs have to be offset somewhere.

Also budget airlines tend to be shorthaul and thus use less fuel than BA who are also long haul carriers.

cherub

Because they fly to smaller airports and have a quick turnaround and therefore keep the charges low. Some smaller airports don't even have a charge.

andy

Ryanair make their money on simple name changes. Â£45 each way, each person, to get a name changed on a computer. Its not like they have tickets to reprint. Their admin staff must be on a good wage.

soccerknocker199

because that is not how they work they offer better service bigger seats more flights and stuff

Because you get less for your money - no meal included, and it is a bit like getting a bus - no frills but cheap.

Lilu

1. I imagine Easyjet pay less for their workers then BA- BA has high running cost before the plane even go anywhere.
2. No frill, you pay drink and snack - won't bother me at all, if the different Â£50-Â£100 --I can get decent meals for that.

Michelle

Low budget airlines have cheaper flights because of the 'no thrills' flight in which you do not recieve a meal. They make their money because more people want to fly with them because of the low price.

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