Lesser-known tips on how to pay less for much more on your next flight
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Low-cost carriers have revolutionised travel, and flights are now easier to book and more affordable than ever. But securing a steal on your air fare is just half the battle won.
Try out these five tips the next time you’re booking a low-cost flight, and you may be surprised by how much more value you can get on a budget.
3. Get more leg room at no extra cost
It’s no secret that if you want to secure a desired seat on your budget flight, you’ll have to be prepared to fork out a neat sum – even more if you want options like front-row seats with more leg room.
But there is, in fact, another way to do that without paying more. The early bird gets the proverbial worm, so get to the check-in counter when the gate opens and make a request for the seat type that you want. Pro tip: Exit row seats also give you more leg room.
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