Food on budget airlines costs nearly half ticket price

Buying a coffee, a sandwich, Pringles, sparkling water and a small bottle of red wine can cost as much as £16.05 on Ryanair, according to Which? Holiday.

The magazine said that Ryanair’s charges are higher than its rival Flybe’s, with sandwiches priced at £4.20, sparkling water costing £2.50 and coffee £2.50.

The total price for the same five items on Flybe is £11.95.

Low-cost carriers are now charging more for all extras, including checked bagged, priority boarding and special ticket handling, in order to boost revenues.

It has become easier for them to charge high prices for drink and food on board, as tighter security at airports makes it impossible for passengers to take their own liquids on board – even if they have been purchased in the terminal.

Lorna Cowan, the editor of Which? Holiday, said: “It’s hard to believe that some airlines charge so much for food and drink, especially when the cost of their flights are often so low. If 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.”

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