Low-Cost-Airlines-Britain-Europe

The two most popular Low-Cost-Airlines-Britain-Europe are Ryanair and EasyJet.

A low-cost carrier or low-cost airline (also known as a no-frills or discount carrier / airline) is an airline that offers generally low fares in exchange for eliminating many traditional passenger services.

Britain has two main players namely, Ryanair and EasyJet. I’m sure a few of the other British airlines will say they compete too, but as far as these pages are concerned we only mention these two, but in the future these pages will be brought up to date to include the other airlines as well.

Ease of booking on their web sites, arranging one way or return travel. Book in advance to get the best fares and pay at time of booking. Arrive early at the airport for early seating on the aircraft.

Ryanair was Europe's original low fares airline and is still Europe's largest low fares carrier.

In the current year Ryanair will carry 67m passengers on 1100+ low fare routes across 26 European countries, connecting 155 destinations.

They have 43 European bases and now have over 250 Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 64 new aircraft which will be delivered over the next 2 years.

Ryanair currently employs a team of more than 7,000 people, comprising over 25 different nationalities.

The cheapest fares available, on Ryanair.com are for passengers who travel at off peak times (after 12.00 Monday to 12.00 Thursday and after 12.00 on a Saturday).

Their lowest fares generally require an advance purchase of 14 days; however this can vary up to 28 days.

So whether it's a city break, fun in the sun, or a half-term getaway you're looking for, we've got a flight for you.

Started in Luton in 1995 by the charismatic Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, easyJet has become a household name in the UK as a low-cost airline – and has also branched out into Car Hire and hotels. Rapid expansion saw the creation of a second hub at Liverpool in 1997 and Geneva – via easyJet Switzerland.

It has since taken over low-cost rival Go (in 2002) and GB Airways (in 2008). Its busiest base is now London-Gatwick and it currently flies to over 100 destinations in the UK and Europe. Besides operating from its three bases in the UK, it flies from the following sub-hubs in Europe: Amsterdam, Berlin, Dortmund, Milan-Malpensa, Geneva and Paris-Orly.

Some quick facts about their Network

• Truly European operation that’s ‘turning Europe orange’
• Strong positions in key markets: No. 1 in Gatwick, Milan and Geneva; No. 2 in Paris
• Operate on over 500 routes and have 182 aircraft in 28 countries
• Served over 46 million passengers last year
• Over 289 million people within a one-hour drive of an easyJet carrier