Travel tips · 5–7 min

Low-Cost Airlines Without Traps: Survival Guide

How to fly cheaply and not pay fines for check-in and luggage.

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The short version

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Online Check-in

For most low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Wizz Air, Pobeda), airport check-in is paid and expensive (up to 50 euros). Always check in online and save your boarding pass (in the app or PDF).

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The Sizer is Your Enemy and Friend

Strictly observe carry-on dimensions. A backpack should be easily compressible to fit into the sizer. Wheels and handles of a suitcase also count!

Random Seating

If you didn't buy seats, you may be seated at different ends of the cabin. Accept this as a given or pay extra for comfort.

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