5 things you need to know about booking a budget airline ticket, according to experts

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looking to save a buck. But while you may not encounter any major issues, you are probably going to give up some amenities and comforts in order to save that money.

Here's a look at what you need to know before you purchase a ticket on an international budget airline.It used to be that your airfare included not only a seat on the plane, but luggage storage, a meal or two and even a drink. But when you're flying budget, those amenities are extra. "Their carry-on rules are much different," says Charles Leocha, head of the consumer group Travelers United, tells CNBC Make It. Often the accepted sizes on international airlines are smaller than the traditional U.S. rolling carry-ons. For example, Ryanair only allows a personal item that fits under the seat in front of you with dimensions under 40cm x 20cm x 25cm . Basically this is a purse, a laptop bag or a small backpack.

Even U.S. carriers have put major restrictions on carry-on bags these days, especially on U.S. budget airlines. Frontier, for example, charges a

 

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