7 budget airlines that we actually like to fly

As much as we love the sumptuous three-course meals and flat beds of a good business-class cabin, sometimes all you need is a cheap, no-frills flight from A to B. But finding a trustworthy low-cost carrier — one that’s not surprising with expensive surcharges or a knee-breaking seat pitch – can prove more than a little difficult. Below are seven budget airlines that Condé Nast Traveler editors actually enjoy flying with. All are reliable, convenient, inexpensive – and some even offer free perks to passengers.

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