High price of meals on low-cost flights

YOU might want to have a hearty meal before taking a cheap flight to France, as on board snacks can cost almost half as much as the ticket.

A study by consumer magazine Which? Holiday found that a sandwich, small tub of Pringles, bottle of sparkling water, cup of coffee and a small bottle of red wine can add as much as £16.05 to the price of a one-way flight.

Ryanair was found to be the most expensive, while Flybe was the second most expensive, charging a total of £11.95 for the five items.

BMIbaby was found to be the cheapest at £10.50 for the items, charging only 80 pence for a bottle of sparkling water and £1.80 for a coffee.

Lorna Cowan, 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 luggage, anything you buy in the departure lounge can be taken on your flight, and is normally cheaper than on the plane."

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