Travelers to Europe are often unaware of the many point-to-point bargain airlines that serve almost all major cities and many smaller cities. These airlines offer one-way tickets without the price penalties imposed by the major carriers. And, for North Americans going to Europe without a definite return date, only Aer Lingus offers low one-way fares from New York to Dublin. But, these low fare airlines, like Southwest, must be booked directly on company web sites. You will not learn about these low fares from your travel agent or online virtual travel agencies such as Expedia and Travelocity. Here's a good introduction to Europe's low fare airlines by SmarterTravel.com
-- Editor, PassengerNews.com
It's no secret that flying Europe's no-frills, low-fare airlines is a popular -- and cheap -- way to get around the Continent (and not just for the student crowd, either). The demand is such that more than 45 carriers have sprouted up to serve Europe. With the peak summer travel season just around the corner, now's a good time for a refresher on Europe's most popular low-fare carriers, and a look at what's new with each.
