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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by nealsense
I am unfamiliar with European Airlines and needed some help. We are a family of 4 looking to book a 1-way ticket from LON to BCN in late June. Had a few questions:
  • How early should I look to book?
  • I am seeing EasyJet, Vueling, Ryan Air, and BA as options. I haven't seen too many positive reviews of Vueling. Should I just stick with BA or take a risk with the other airlines? Given that I am traveling with kids, I don't want to take too much of a risk. BA is about 50% more.
London has several airports: LHR LGW LCY and a little further out STN LTN SEN
FT thread -->London Airports transfer FAQ: LHR, LGW, LCY, LTN, STN, SOU, SEN
So take into account the ease, cost & time from your accommodation to the airport. Can be as much as the airfare. Lots of information in the UK Ireland forum on that.

With Eu/UK airlines read carefully the t&c's and what is included. In particular checked baggage and the size/weight of carry-ons. They will not be like USA airlines. With the add-on's you may find the cost getting to be the same as BA.
Read the rules.
For example with Ryan Air you have extra cost for checking in at the airport and much more. I would not consider Ryan Air.
And again read and understand the rules of the ticket

Edit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcel...l_Prat_Airport

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