It all began with Ryanair in the UK and it has now spread across the globe - there are many budget airlines offering cheap flights. Have you ever booked a cheap flight on internet? If so you probably won't be surprised by this delightful sketch from the comedy trio, Fascinating Aida... (be warned some of the language may be offensive)

Cheap Flights - by Fascinating Aida - click here

How do some airlines manage to sell such low fares?

Here's a few answers:

• Higher seat density - one estimate is around 148 seats to 128 seats on a regular airline.
• Fast turnaround - the planes are serviced and turned around more quickly than on regular airlines - this can mean lower waiting costs for the plane. You may even be asked to clean up your seat and remove any rubbish to facilitate turnaround.
• Direct flights - they fly mostly short routes point to point.
• Airport facilities are frequently smaller, cheaper and sometimes a distance from other airports
• Tickets sold on the internet - no commissions paid
• No frills - no in-seat entertainment, no free food or drink (apart from tap water), no creature comforts
• Only one type of aircraft.
  
• Many staff on lower wages than on regular airlines.

Suggestions found on some websites  for further savings include - selling standing room - and charging to use the toilets!

And so we come back to - you get what you pay for!