Cheap flight charges getting ‘out of control’

AIR passengers booking so-called cheap flights over the internet are facing additional charges which appear to be “spiralling out of control”, according to a consumer survey.

Research by Britain’s Air Transport Users Council (AUC) highlights how taxes, fees and charges (TFCs) have increased significantly in recent years as a proportion of the total cost of air travel.

The organisation has warned consumers that airlines could think up even more charges to seek a competitive advantage over rival carriers.