{"id":104750,"date":"2024-06-14T20:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T20:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/14\/ways-to-improve-your-low-cost-flight-experience-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-06-14T20:00:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T20:00:22","slug":"ways-to-improve-your-low-cost-flight-experience-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/14\/ways-to-improve-your-low-cost-flight-experience-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to improve your low-cost flight experience &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never flown with a low-cost airline, then take it from us: You&#8217;re probably an outlier. Budget carriers like Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines (or EasyJet and Ryanair in the U.K.) can often be the most budget-friendly ways to travel.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, you might not get all the perks of flying with a premium airline, but sometimes, the cheapest option can be the best option \u2014 especially if you&#8217;re only flying short-haul or on a domestic route.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/budget-airline-survival-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Budget airline survival guide: Avoid fees and enjoy your flight<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re flying with a low-cost airline doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t have a great experience. In fact, there are some great ways to improve your otherwise bare-bones flying experience that won&#8217;t necessarily mean shelling out lots more cash.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve outlined six of them below.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"use-an-airport-lounge\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Use an airport lounge<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:72.66129032258064%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/VIE_OTL_ViennaLounge_CF262314_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Vienna Lounge. PRIORITY PASS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, lounges are not reserved for passengers flying in business class or first class, or for those who have elite status. With a little planning and research before you travel, you will likely find a lounge you can enter without flying in a premium cabin.<\/p>\n<p>Though the quality of lounges can vary, a lounge experience is almost always a cut above waiting in the standard departure areas.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in getting lounge entry is researching the airport you&#8217;re traveling from to understand your options.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s entirely possible you&#8217;ll be able to enter a lounge based on your credit card. For example, <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a> and the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> all come with lounge access perks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airport-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Best credit cards for airport lounge access<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alongside premium airline lounges, you may also find a few options that allow you to pay to enter or access via lounge programs such as Priority Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use Orlando International Airport (MCO) as an example. <a href=\"https:\/\/theclubairportlounges.com\/products\/the-club-mco-airside-1-day-pass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Club at MCO<\/a> has outlets in Terminal A (home to Frontier, Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines) and Terminal B (home to Breeze Airways, Volaris, WestJet and Sun Country Airlines).<\/p>\n<p>For a $50 day pass, you get complimentary snacks and beverages (including beer, wine and premium spirits), newspapers, free Wi-Fi and space to work. Alternatively, you can access this lounge with a Priority Pass membership.<\/p>\n<p>Priority Pass annual fees start at $99 and break down as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard membership: $99 per year; includes visits for $35 each for the member and any guests<\/li>\n<li>Standard Plus membership: $329 per year; includes 10 free visits, with subsequent visits for $35 each (the same price as all guest visits)<\/li>\n<li>Prestige membership: $469 per year; all visits are included for the member, though guests are charged $35 per visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can sign up for a Priority Pass membership <a href=\"https:\/\/join.prioritypass.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">at prioritypass.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"pay-for-seat-selection\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Pay for seat selection<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/04\/Spirit-Airlines-A321neo-Big-Front-Seat-Zach-Griff-3.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">You can pay extra for a Big Front Seat on a Spirit Airlines A321neo. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Paying for a specific seat can be an annoying expense, especially if you&#8217;re traveling with a family or in a group. However, when flying with a budget airline, paying for a specific seat could make your journey much more comfortable than it would be in a random seat.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a seat, consider how close it is to the front and back of the plane. Low-cost airlines tend to board and deplane via both the front and the back.<\/p>\n<p>The closer you are to the doors, the quicker you can disembark when you land. You should also take legroom into account. If you&#8217;re tall, paying for a seat with extra legroom (or in an exit row) will make a huge difference.<\/p>\n<p>Seat prices vary between airlines and can often change depending on route and availability. Spirit, for example, offers seat selection from as low as $1 to $250 on some flights.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/spirit-elite-status-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Spirit Airlines elite status: What it is and how to earn it<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before buying, consider the amount you paid for your original ticket, the duration of your flight and whether the additional seat cost would sufficiently improve your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Note: If you&#8217;re traveling as a family, some low-cost carriers offer preferred seat selection methods where you&#8217;ll be seated together without having to pay extra.<\/p>\n<p>Do your research to ensure you&#8217;re not overpaying for a benefit you&#8217;d otherwise get for free.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"use-fast-track-airport-security\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Use fast-track airport security<\/h2>\n<p>TSA PreCheck is currently available in more than 200 U.S. airports; it costs $78 for five years and $70 to renew.<\/p>\n<p>If you have PreCheck, you don&#8217;t have to remove your laptop from your bag, and you can keep your shoes on. You get to walk through a regular metal detector instead of going through the body scanner.<\/p>\n<p>Having PreCheck can significantly reduce how long you wait in the security line, especially in busy airports like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/United-Boeing-737-Denver-Grand-Junction-17.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have a Global Entry card, TSA PreCheck is included for free. The Global Entry application fee is currently $100 for five years but will increase to $120 in October 2024. The application renewal fee may be covered as a perk if you&#8217;re a credit card holder.<\/p>\n<p>Low-annual-fee and premium credit cards that offer a Global Entry credit include:<\/p>\n<p>Most cards that offer a Global Entry fee credit also allow you to cover a Global Entry membership for someone else. For example, if you have an unused Global Entry credit on your Amex Platinum, you could charge another person&#8217;s Global Entry fee to your card to reimburse the purchase.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Best credit cards for free Global Entry and TSA PreCheck<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bring-your-own-snacks\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bring your own snacks<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not indulging in an airport lounge, bringing your own food is a good idea \u2014 especially if you want to save money at expensive airport shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Buying snacks at your local grocery store before you travel or even making sandwiches at home to store in your carry-on bag is a simple task, and you&#8217;ll be thankful later. You won&#8217;t have issues taking snacks like sandwiches, fruit or anything dry and packaged through security with you.<\/p>\n<p>Upon boarding, you won&#8217;t have to wait for the food cart to arrive and pay for more expensive and, let&#8217;s face it, less tasty snacks.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"check-the-airlines-baggage-policy\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Check the airline&#8217;s baggage policy<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/Baggage-Drop_JetBlue.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">JETBLUE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Being told your bag is too big just as you&#8217;re about to board a flight is every traveler&#8217;s nightmare. The outcome usually means you&#8217;ll be charged to place your luggage in the hold last minute.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, this scenario is avoidable, and sometimes you can even avoid checked and carry-on baggage fees altogether. Do some research before you fly on the size and weight of your carry-on luggage versus what the airline allows.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled several comprehensive guides below that could help you save money on baggage fees:<\/p>\n<p>Check out our guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-baggage-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more information on baggage fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/credit-cards-with-free-checked-baggage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Credit cards that get you free checked bags<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"download-your-own-entertainment\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Download your own entertainment<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1129384751.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">DAMIRCUDIC\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you own a smartphone, tablet or laptop, there&#8217;s an abundance of entertainment at your fingertips. Use this to your advantage and download a few episodes of your favorite series or a couple of films if you know you&#8217;re about to take a low-cost flight.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, make sure you have a decent case for your device that will keep it propped up on your tray table and a portable charger, just in case you can&#8217;t plug it in during the flight. It&#8217;s an especially good idea to bring a tablet or laptop if you&#8217;re traveling with kids and want to keep them entertained for the duration of the flight.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Flying with a low-cost carrier doesn&#8217;t mean you need to have a terrible experience. All it takes is a bit of research and planning about your departure airport, the airline and your arrival airport. Who knows \u2014 you might even consider booking a low-cost flight rather than a full-service carrier for your next trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ways-to-improve-low-cost-flight-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve never flown with a low-cost airline, then take it from us: You&#8217;re probably an outlier. Budget carriers like Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines (or EasyJet and Ryanair in the U.K.) can often be the most budget-friendly ways to travel. 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