Posted 19 Dec 2008

Several budget airlines have been criticised over the amount they charge passengers for items such as sandwiches and drinks.

A recent survey carried out by Which? found that the cost of a sandwhich, tub of Pringles, small bottle of wine, bottle of water and a cup of coffee comes to £16.05 on a Ryanair flight.

Flybe was named as the next most expensive, with the same items costing almost £12.

Commenting on the findings, Lorna Cowan editor of Which? Holiday, said it was hard to believe that some airlines charge so much for food and drink.

"You think you will want something to eat on a flight, buy it before you board from the departure lounge. Although you can’t take more than 100ml of liquids in your hand luggage, anything you buy in the departure lounge can be taken on your flight, and is normally cheaper than on the plane," she added.

In related news, the Association of British Travel Agents estimates that over three million people will travel abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, with one million travelling through Heathrow alone.

Category: General Travel