The latest research made by WhichAirline.com shows that the major European low cost airlines have increased their prices by 10 eyros on average comparing to 2013. The most significant change can be seen on easyJet which raised the fares by almost 20%.
WhichAirline compared the prices that were available for booking in 2013 and 2014 and found out that the difference can be surprisingly high. The most significant increase can be seen on easyJet – from 72.97 euros to 87.44 euros, the change makes 14.47 euros. Wizz Air’s average price per route changed from 60.74 euros to 70.62 euros which makes the difference of 9.88 euros. The lowest price increase can be seen at Ryanair – 7.22 euros (from 58.45 euros to 65.67 euros).
“The most significant increase can be seen on easyJet, on the other hand in long term period, this airline is trying to get better service than just low-cost service to its customer,” marketing manager of WhichAirline Petra Vaskovych said. The lowest price change was recorded on Ryanair which also still stays the cheapest airline when it comes to airline tickets price without checked baggage.
Overview of price changes
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2013 |
2014 |
Difference |
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Ryanair |
€58.45 |
€65.67 |
+ €7.22 |
|
Wizz Air |
€60.74 |
€70.62 |
+ €9.88 |
|
easyJet |
€72.97 |
€87.44 |
+ €14.47 |
Be aware of the different rules for hand baggage
Most of low-cost travellers takes hand baggage only to prevent extra charges for checked baggage. Ryanair, well-known for its fees for every single extra and very strict baggage allowance, decided to change its policy and it is more friendly now. Comparing to past years, travellers can take alos second small hand baggage (max dimensions 35x20x20 cm). Ryanair is trying to be generally more friendly – it also brings some new discounts for families and tries to have better services onboard.
Wizz Air has not announced any changes in its cabin bag policy yet – it is the only European airline that charges its customers for hand baggage. Travellers can take only one small cabon bag for free (max dimensions 42x32x25 cm).
easyJet has a bit different rules – it will carry one free hand baggage with max dimensions 56x45x25 cm for free, however, if your bag has dimensions up to 50x40x20 cm, easyJet guarantees and your baggages flies with you in the cabin. Otherwise, it can be placed to the checked baggage space and you will not have access to it during the flight.
Average ticket price is based on one-way flights operated by stated airlines. The average prices were calculated from prices of flights with departure in the future searched by WhichAirline.com users in 2013 and 2014.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
