H
olidays are supposed to be relaxing, but getting away can be anything but. Once you’ve made it to the airport, you are faced with hidden charges and high prices that can leave you out of pocket before you even get out of the country.
Oversized luggage, lengthy airport queues and parking are all lucrative money makers for airlines, while even a short time spent in an airport can add huge costs to your holiday bill. Here are some of the most common pitfalls that catch passengers out, and how to avoid them.
Paying for a seat
Long gone are the days when a flight ticket covered all the costs associated with getting on a plane. The advertised price of a flight is just the tip of the iceberg, with extra costs for essentials such as luggage and somewhere to sit quickly racking up.
