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Budget airlines make profit on your mistakes. Here are the 4 "Traps" to watch out for.
1. The Check-In Fee Trap
Cost: 50-200 AED per person
The Rule: Wizz Air and Air Arabia charge a massive fee if you walk up to the counter without a boarding pass.
2. The "Priority" Bag Confusion
Cost: 150-300 AED at gate
The Rule: On Wizz Air, a standard cabin trolley is NOT free. If you bring one to the gate, they will charge you the "Gate Fee" which is higher than the ticket price.
3. The Seat Selection Fee
Cost: 30-100 AED
The Rule: During booking, they will try to force you to pick a seat. They hide the "Skip" button.
💡 Pro Tip: The Water Bottle Trick
Buying water on a budget flight costs ~15 AED. Buying it at the airport costs ~10 AED.
The Hack: Bring an empty reusable bottle through security. Fill it at the free water fountains near the gates (available at DXB T1/T3 and AUH).
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