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Cheap flights to Mauritius

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Airline seats

How much does it cost to kick back in comfort?

As airlines try to offset the high price of jet fuel and remain profitable, they've unbundled their fares, asking passengers to pay for the things that were once part of the price of the ticket. Meals, drinks, baggage and seating, with few exceptions, have price tags on them. In this tip, Cheapflights.co.uk looks at what some of the most popular airlines are charging for a few extra inches of legroom.

One thing to note if you're considering paying for an exit-row seat is that not all passengers are eligible. In general, travellers with disabilities and children under the age of 14 are not allowed to book these seats.

Meals | Seats | In-flight Entertainment

AirlineExtra legroom seats?Assigned seating?
Aer Lingus€15 / £10 (short-haul) €30 / $40 (long-haul)Yes, via Manage Your Booking. Seat fees start from €5 or equivalent.
Air BerlinXL seats €20 / £18 (short-haul), €60 / £54 (long-haul)Yes, during web check-in. Reserve seats - €10 (short-haul) €15 (long-haul).
Air France€50 on flights shorter than nine hours, €70 on flights longer than nine hoursDuring booking or via "Manage your reservations"
Alitalia During booking process.
IberiaTourist XL - €10 domestic Spanish flights, €20 Canaries, European flights, flights to North and Central Africa and the Middle East, €50 intercontinental flights (America and South Africa).During booking process or via Booking Management.
First ChoiceExtra Space seats cost between £20 and £70 depending on destination.During booking process. Seats can be reserved for an extra fee.
LufthansaNot bookableSeats can be reserved in Economy Class on intercontinental flights, but not on domestic German or European flights (in Economy Class). To choose your own seat, check-in online, via mobile or at airport check-in machines.
BMINot bookableSelect seats via Manage my booking.
British Airways£10 / €12 / $15 to choose seats (during booking) in Euro Traveller, £20 / €25 / $30 to choose seats (during booking to 25 hours before take-off in World Traveller), £50 / €60 / $75 for exit row seats (between 14 and 4 days before departure).Passengers choose a seat free of charge at check-in, from 24 hours before departure.
bmibaby£8.50 / €11 online or £15 / €24 via Call Centre.Seats assigned at check-in. Can be reserved online from £4.50 / €6 or £10 / €12 via Call Centre.
easyJetNoNo. Speedy boarding costs £9 per flight
Flybe£15 / €22 / 35CHF for seats occupying an emergency exit or bulkhead.Yes, but seats can be reserved for £6.50 / €8.50 / 14CHF) online or £8 by telephone.
Germanwings€8 (standard seat), €20 (XL seat with extra legroom)Assigned at check-in.
Jet2Fee depends on length of flight - between £7.99 / €11 / 16CHF / 300CZK / 45PLN and £24.99 / €33 / 50CHF/ 900CZK / 140PLN.Standard seat selection costs £2.99. Alternatively, seats are allocated at check-in.
KLMSeats in Economy Comfort zone on intercontinental flights can be purchased for between €60 and €150 (90 days until 48 hours before take-off) via Manage my Booking.During booking or check-in.
Monarch£17.50 for extra-legroom seat.Seats can be pre-booked - £7.50 for standard seats.
RyanairNot bookableNo allocated seating. Priority boarding available for £4 each way.
Thomson Flights£10 per person each way.Seats can be selected for £6. Alternatively, seats are allocated at check-in.
Wizz AirExtra legroom seats cost £4 (€5) online or via call centre or £8 (€10) at the airport.Seats are not assigned, but Wizz Xpress priority boarding costs £3 (€4) online or via call centre or £6 (€8) at the airport.

 

 

Updated February 2011