Cheapflights has launched a ‘hidden extras’ consumer resource on its www.cheapflights.co.uk site. The company says the c

Cheapflights has launched a ‘hidden extras’ consumer resource on its www.cheapflights.co.uk site. The company says the convenient tips page helps consumers by disclosing how much airlines charge travellers for items such as food, entertainment, seat selec

Published: 19 Jul 2006

Cheapflights has launched a ‘hidden extras’ consumer resource on its www.cheapflights.co.uk site. The company says the convenient tips page helps consumers by disclosing how much airlines charge travellers for items such as food, entertainment, seat selec

Cheapflights’ chief executive officer David Soskin said, “Cheapflights believes that consumers deserve the opportunity to compare like-for-like when purchasing airline tickets. This airline extras sheet is another example of Cheapflights giving consumers the tools to make informed decisions. Low-cost may not be so low once you add charges for extra baggage, entertainment and a sandwich onto the ticket price, but purchasers should be able to make their selections based on their priorities. After all, a business traveller with a single briefcase requires different services than a family of four with two hungry children.”

Cheapflights.co.uk users can now `click’ the relevant tab on its “Travel Tips” sections to access tip sheets for over twenty top airlines.

The initiative follows recent development pertaining to EU transport commissioner Jacques Barrot unveiling new European Union proposals designed to enable passengers to compare like-for-like prices by forcing airlines to include all charges - including airport, wheelchair, baggage fees and fuel surcharges - in the headline price.

Soskin said, “Barrot’s decision to demystify airline ticket pricing is a step in the right direction. We’re glad to see that consumer demands are being met – and Cheapflights is determined to lead the way to make air travel less confusing and more affordable.”

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