The article discusses the deceptive pricing practices of budget airlines, particularly Ryanair, revealing how additional fees for seat selection, baggage, and in-flight meals turn seemingly cheap tickets into expensive journeys. While tickets may start at low prices, by the end of the booking process, travelers often face a bill that exceeds initial expectations by a significant margin. Despite this frustrating experience for passengers, global airline revenues have surged primarily due to these ancillary fees, suggesting a shift in how airlines generate profits.
When baggage costs more than the flight itself, you start getting creative. Booking air travels today seem to become a maze of hidden fees, upsells, manipulative nudges.
There was a time when airline companies offered checked bags, seat selection, and in-flight meals for free. Now, you're faced with more fare classes and dozens of optional add-ons.
Ironically, while the booking process has become more painful for passengers, the global airline revenue has increased by over 50% in the last 10 years.
Budget airlines like Ryanair and Spirit now make around 10-20% of their revenue from baggage and seat selection fees.
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