Easyjet First Time Traveller
#1
Suspended
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brunei
Programs: Enrich Sapphire. Kris Flyer Silver.Le Club Accorhotels,Starwood.
Posts: 2,201
Easyjet First Time Traveller
Hi
We as a family are trying to get to Munich from London on the cheapest air fare possible (appears to be on Easy Jet).
As we have never flown Easy Jet, and their fares are pretty good for a family of 5 (return trip), would anyone have any suggestions or tips with regards to flying Easy Jet?
Have heard some positive things about the airline but read quite a bit of negative things about the airline as well (passengers getting bumped off flights, etc).
Are delay's a norm during summer? And are they dependable?
Flying BA or Lufthansa will cost a significant amount more obviously but probably safer.
Does it matter which airport we fly out of as well? City airport vs Luton vs Standsted?
The other question was it was suggested to me by family that we consider flying out of Southampton or a smaller airport to get to Munich. Has anyone done this before and was it a straight forward thing or difficult?
Thanks
We as a family are trying to get to Munich from London on the cheapest air fare possible (appears to be on Easy Jet).
As we have never flown Easy Jet, and their fares are pretty good for a family of 5 (return trip), would anyone have any suggestions or tips with regards to flying Easy Jet?
Have heard some positive things about the airline but read quite a bit of negative things about the airline as well (passengers getting bumped off flights, etc).
Are delay's a norm during summer? And are they dependable?
Flying BA or Lufthansa will cost a significant amount more obviously but probably safer.
Does it matter which airport we fly out of as well? City airport vs Luton vs Standsted?
The other question was it was suggested to me by family that we consider flying out of Southampton or a smaller airport to get to Munich. Has anyone done this before and was it a straight forward thing or difficult?
Thanks
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: A3*G, UA Gold EY Silver
Posts: 8,958
If you have flown on an LCC in Asia, you'll know what to expect.
Check in and print your boarding pass at home. IIRC they don't allow airport check-in, except in a few types of circumstances.
EZY allows only one carry-on, not 1+1.
Airport choice - it really depends where you're going in LON and what's cheaper.
Check in and print your boarding pass at home. IIRC they don't allow airport check-in, except in a few types of circumstances.
EZY allows only one carry-on, not 1+1.
Airport choice - it really depends where you're going in LON and what's cheaper.
#3
Suspended
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brunei
Programs: Enrich Sapphire. Kris Flyer Silver.Le Club Accorhotels,Starwood.
Posts: 2,201
If you have flown on an LCC in Asia, you'll know what to expect.
Check in and print your boarding pass at home. IIRC they don't allow airport check-in, except in a few types of circumstances.
EZY allows only one carry-on, not 1+1.
Airport choice - it really depends where you're going in LON and what's cheaper.
Check in and print your boarding pass at home. IIRC they don't allow airport check-in, except in a few types of circumstances.
EZY allows only one carry-on, not 1+1.
Airport choice - it really depends where you're going in LON and what's cheaper.
So, no machines at the airport to print boarding passes then? So, turn up with printed boarding pass from home and go to the counter to drop off a check in bag (paid for)?
Yes, looking at various rates now in comparison to BA out of heathrow and Lufthansa.
Air Berlin is very very expensive. Never flown them but...their airfares are very high.
#4
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: London
Posts: 1,546
Which London airport? London has six. Cost and convenience of the airport transfer can vary greatly (especially on very early or very late flights) and where (in London) you need to get to matters - so do factor this in.
If you're unsure, tell us where in London you'll be based and we can advise.
If you're unsure, tell us where in London you'll be based and we can advise.
#6
Suspended
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brunei
Programs: Enrich Sapphire. Kris Flyer Silver.Le Club Accorhotels,Starwood.
Posts: 2,201
Which London airport? London has six. Cost and convenience of the airport transfer can vary greatly (especially on very early or very late flights) and where (in London) you need to get to matters - so do factor this in.
If you're unsure, tell us where in London you'll be based and we can advise.
If you're unsure, tell us where in London you'll be based and we can advise.
#7
Suspended
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brunei
Programs: Enrich Sapphire. Kris Flyer Silver.Le Club Accorhotels,Starwood.
Posts: 2,201
#8
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,771
easyJet are perfectly fine and as rcspeirs says, barely any different onboard to most other European airlines these days including BA.
You should download their app and use that for your boarding passes. Very simple. No need to print.
Cabin bag policy is one bag only unless you are easyJet Plus, Flexi fare, or pay for upfront or extra legroom seating, in which case you can bring an additional under-seat bag.
If flying from LGW, don't use the Gatwick Express as it's way overpriced. If Victoria is convenient for you just take a Southern train, which takes basically the same time as Gatwick Express but is cheaper, or take a Thameslink train from Kings Cross St Pancras, Farringdon, City Thameslink or Blackfriars if any of those are convenient for you.
You should download their app and use that for your boarding passes. Very simple. No need to print.
Cabin bag policy is one bag only unless you are easyJet Plus, Flexi fare, or pay for upfront or extra legroom seating, in which case you can bring an additional under-seat bag.
If flying from LGW, don't use the Gatwick Express as it's way overpriced. If Victoria is convenient for you just take a Southern train, which takes basically the same time as Gatwick Express but is cheaper, or take a Thameslink train from Kings Cross St Pancras, Farringdon, City Thameslink or Blackfriars if any of those are convenient for you.
#9
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
Look for an early morning flight as any delays tend to build up during the day. All travellers are allowed a "duty free" bag as well as their cabin bag so make use of that if you need to.
Always print out boarding passes as a back up to mobile ones.
Always print out boarding passes as a back up to mobile ones.
#10
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: England
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 1,006
Most of the posts above give the relevant information so all I will add is that I have flown easyJet many times and they have been fine in all aspects but are a typical LCC. BA or LH are not going to be much different in service and certainly no safer, EZY are probably more punctual though and probably cheaper.
Gatwick is a better airport than either Luton or Stansted for passenger experience and EZY exclusively use Gatwick North terminal.
Good luck.
Gatwick is a better airport than either Luton or Stansted for passenger experience and EZY exclusively use Gatwick North terminal.
Good luck.
#11
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: London
Posts: 1,117
Just to address the issue of passengers being bumped off flights - this is far, far less likely to happen on easyJet as (like other LCCs) they do not routinely overbook flights - essentially if you've got a ticket, you've got a seat.
#12
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Gold, LH FTL, KL/AF Ivory
Posts: 1,878
Be very careful you read all the conditions attached to the reservation.
The most significant.
Reserving seats costs money and must be done prior to check-in. If you want your party to sit together, you will probably want to do this.
Checking bags costs money and costs significantly more if you pay at the airport. Book your checked bags in advance.
You must check-in before going to the airport. You can do so from 30 days before the flights, so no need to wait until 24 hours like most airlines.
Make sure your single piece of carry-on meets their size requirements. If it's as much as a millimetre over the limit be prepared for it to be taken from you and significant fees to be taken.
An LCC makes its money from selling extras, particularly from people who haven't read the rules properly.
You will have to uncheck the "travel insurance" they try and impose on you multiple times during the booking process.
Finally, booking car-rental can be (but isn't always) a good deal through Easyjet.
The most significant.
Reserving seats costs money and must be done prior to check-in. If you want your party to sit together, you will probably want to do this.
Checking bags costs money and costs significantly more if you pay at the airport. Book your checked bags in advance.
You must check-in before going to the airport. You can do so from 30 days before the flights, so no need to wait until 24 hours like most airlines.
Make sure your single piece of carry-on meets their size requirements. If it's as much as a millimetre over the limit be prepared for it to be taken from you and significant fees to be taken.
An LCC makes its money from selling extras, particularly from people who haven't read the rules properly.
You will have to uncheck the "travel insurance" they try and impose on you multiple times during the booking process.
Finally, booking car-rental can be (but isn't always) a good deal through Easyjet.
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,740
If flying from LGW, don't use the Gatwick Express as it's way overpriced. If Victoria is convenient for you just take a Southern train, which takes basically the same time as Gatwick Express but is cheaper, or take a Thameslink train from Kings Cross St Pancras, Farringdon, City Thameslink or Blackfriars if any of those are convenient for you.
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,740
#15
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 247
easyJet are fine, although their on time performance/reliability is suffering slighlty this summer.