You Could Pay Up to $270 in Hidden Fees Flying

Budget flights can make a quick European holiday more affordable, but they may charge more.

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TradingPedia examined numerous U.K.-bound flights to determine if low-cost carriers are the cheapest after surcharges.

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You can add carry-on baggage, checked bags, seat selection, online booking convenience fees, and more.

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"Fair enough, these costs are disclosed on each screen of the airline's websites when you book online. These fees are not applied to the rate

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in advertisements or special offers and are only revealed during the flight booking process "TradingPedia blogged.

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For this comparison, we looked at fares marketed as 'value,' 'budget' or 'standard' rather than more expensive ones."

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Ryanair has the highest fees, charging passengers almost $270 for a flight. (The airline lets passengers bring a small bag under the seat

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The survey revealed Vueling had the second-highest hidden surcharges after Ryanair, at $262. Wizz Air from Hungary and easyJet from the UK followed

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