MEPs to insist carriers advertise full cost of flights

THE era of the one cent flight promise could be coming to an end as European legislators insist that airlines must include all taxes and other charges in their advertising.

Currently, low-cost airlines advertise the price they charge for a flight only, and, later in the booking process, add in the airport taxes, fuel surcharges and credit card booking fees.

Under new rules, agreed by the European Parliament, the full cost of the flight must be advertised, and security charges identified clearly.