Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of budget airlines. If you’ve ever flown on a budget airline, you know there are extra fees for just about everything. In this episode Lizzy and Lissa cover what “cheap” flights can actually cost you.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Running The Numbers Segment
03:26 What is a Budget Airline?
08:00 The Hidden Costs of Budget Airlines
10:44 Perception vs Reality
15:49 Rookie Mistake
22:26 Comfort Over Convenience
23:56 Loyalty and Frequent Flyer Miles
30:13 Hidden Fees on Budget Airlines
32:03 Short-Haul Flights
37:28 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.captechu.edu/blog/impact-of-global-low-cost-airlines-on-the-aviation-industry
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/022916/economic-analysis-lowcost-airline-industry-luvdal.asp
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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