Budget Travel - Easyjets Flights

Easyjet have started to release their flights for summer season, Belfast, Liverpool and Newcastle are advertised, but you can also book Stansted flights as well which seems a bit sneaky, Anyway grab them while they are cheap.

They started releasing their summer timetables about 3 weeks ago - for example weekend flights NCL to AGP in later July / August are already at £100 one way

They started releasing their summer timetables about 3 weeks ago - for example weekend flights NCL to AGP in later July / August are already at £100 one way

They usually announce them going on sale in a email to those who are registered, did to your knowledge do this this time, its just that I do not recall have such a mail from them and wondered if this is a new tactic of theirs?

Hello
I'm looking to fly to alicante at the end of july,when do think would be the best time to get the tickets?

Dave

Hello
I'm looking to fly to alicante at the end of july,when do think would be the best time to get the tickets?

Dave

Earlier is usually better for then as they generally do not have a problem filling these flights as they are popular for the school crowd.

Where are you intending to fly from?

I live in the midlands but I'm willing to fly from anywhere, I don't want to leave it too late.

Earlier will almost certainly be better, also if you can fly midweek it could be cheaper as well, check the website every day as prices can shoot up if you miss by a day or two.

Earlier will almost certainly be better, also if you can fly midweek it could be cheaper as well, check the website every day as prices can shoot up if you miss by a day or two.

Another thought is to search for flights with BA and the like, do not assume that Easyjet, Ryanair will be cheaper

The Luton easyjet flights are out today, fill your boots

The Luton easyjet flights are out today, fill your boots

Are Easyjet checkin staff as bad as we see on that airline program.

Not saying some of the customers are not that smart or easy to talk with.

Reason I ask is that I am contemplating taking a domestic flight when I am in Great Britain next year.

Are Easyjet checkin staff as bad as we see on that airline program.

Not saying some of the customers are not that smart or easy to talk with.

Reason I ask is that I am contemplating taking a domestic flight when I am in Great Britain next year.

IMO no they are not that bad and certainly better than Ryanair. If you follow their rules and turn up on time there are generally no issues. Shop around though they are not always the cheapest.

IMO no they are not that bad and certainly better than Ryanair. If you follow their rules and turn up on time there are generally no issues. Shop around though they are not always the cheapest.
I agree that Stelios took a calculated gamble allowing the TV programme if only in that it shows up what a bunch of numpties the travelling public can be.

To check out low cost travel options in Europe use www.dohop.com (http://www.dohop.com) but remember the cheapest may be Ryanair! See then if EasyJet staff look unfriendly:D

Easyjet are a breath of fresh air in comparison, Wizz are even better though in my opinion

Easyjet now seem to have a sale on for flights in the new year again no email

Reason I ask is that I am contemplating taking a domestic flight when I am in Great Britain next year.
These are rarely worth it; if you book more than a month in advance you can get very cheap fares on the trains (e.g. under £16 London-Edinburgh oneway). The long-distance trains are a lot more comfortable than an easyJet flight, and often have wireless internet and similar amenities, as well as not limiting the amount of luggage you bring. If you include the cost of getting to and from even the more convenient airports, easyJet is unlikely to be cheaper door-to-door than a long distance train if you book the train far enough in advance. And no security or checkin to deal with at all :). The only reason I would fly domestically in the UK is if I were already at the airport transferring from another flight.

These are rarely worth it; if you book more than a month in advance you can get very cheap fares on the trains (e.g. under £16 London-Edinburgh oneway). The long-distance trains are a lot more comfortable than an easyJet flight, and often have wireless internet and similar amenities, as well as not limiting the amount of luggage you bring. If you include the cost of getting to and from even the more convenient airports, easyJet is unlikely to be cheaper door-to-door than a long distance train if you book the train far enough in advance. And no security or checkin to deal with at all :). The only reason I would fly domestically in the UK is if I were already at the airport transferring from another flight.

While you are right in that many UK domestic flights aren't worth bothering with, I am not quite sure that there are many others who would enjoy swimming across to Belfast. :D

While you are right in that many UK domestic flights aren't worth bothering with, I am not quite sure that there are many others who would enjoy swimming across to Belfast. :D
Travelling from the UK to Belfast by train and ferry is perfectly workable, inexpensive with discounted 'sail-rail' fares, and the scenery is excellent. It takes over 11 hours from London, though, so I can understand why people would fly such a journey though, particularly if they can get a cheap Ryanair fare on their day of travel.

Travelling from the UK to Belfast by train and ferry is perfectly workable, inexpensive with discounted 'sail-rail' fares, and the scenery is excellent. It takes over 11 hours from London, though, so I can understand why people would fly such a journey though, particularly if they can get a cheap Ryanair fare on their day of travel.

True the train is an excellent option comfort and hassel wise and true again the cost can be great. But get the timings of the booking wrong and it can cost you a lot more than the plane. I suppose its really a case of being organised and you will generally get the best deal.

As for getting the boat and train/coach from to and from Belfast been on the wrong end of that one. When it goes badly wrong it goes go badly wrong.

... easyJet is unlikely to be cheaper door-to-door than a long distance train if you book the train far enough in advance.....
Good point from Lexande I'm in favour of train travel.

But I believe most cheap domestic train fares in UK are only bookable 3 months in advance (Eurostar 6 months). Also, most train companies just announced higher than inflation price increase for 2008

Good point from Lexande I'm in favour of train travel.

But I believe most cheap domestic train fares in UK are only bookable 3 months in advance (Eurostar 6 months). Also, most train companies just announced higher than inflation price increase for 2008

I take it that no one here has spent 2 nights in stranraer?

These are rarely worth it; if you book more than a month in advance you can get very cheap fares on the trains (e.g. under £16 London-Edinburgh oneway). The long-distance trains are a lot more comfortable than an easyJet flight, and often have wireless internet and similar amenities, as well as not limiting the amount of luggage you bring. If you include the cost of getting to and from even the more convenient airports, easyJet is unlikely to be cheaper door-to-door than a long distance train if you book the train far enough in advance. And no security or checkin to deal with at all :). The only reason I would fly domestically in the UK is if I were already at the airport transferring from another flight.

Is that because of UK subsidies for domestic trains? Or is that rule generally true elsewhere in Europe?

Is that because of UK subsidies for domestic trains? Or is that rule generally true elsewhere in Europe?

From my experience the trains on the continent fantastic compaired to the Uk. Faster and generally cheaper, but again book early.

Is that because of UK subsidies for domestic trains? Or is that rule generally true elsewhere in Europe?
Generally true in Western Europe, even moreso in France and Germany than in the UK. Cities are close enough together, and infrastructure developed enough, that rail travel is just more efficient than air travel.

Easyjet are a breath of fresh air in comparison, Wizz are even better though in my opinion

I completely agree. Much better thank Ryanair.