Flight tickets

We book flights on their own or as part of a holiday. Tell us where and when, and we compare fares across full-service and low-cost airlines, including connections you might not find on a single airline's website.

What makes a good fare

The cheapest fare is not always the best one. Before we recommend a ticket we check:

• Baggage. Many low-cost and "lite" fares include only cabin baggage. We price the checked bag before comparing.
• Layovers. Short connections on separate tickets are risky; long ones may need a transit visa. See Airport transit tips: connecting flights without stress.
• Change and refund rules. Some fares cannot be changed at all. We tell you the penalty before you pay.
• Arrival time. A cheap red-eye that loses you a day of the holiday is not a saving.

Multi-city and open-jaw routes

Flying into one city and out of another often saves a long backtrack, for example into Zurich and out of Rome on a Europe trip. Read Open-jaw flights: fly into one city and out of another for how this works.

Group bookings

For 10 or more travellers on the same flight, airlines offer group fares with a fixed price and later name submission. These suit weddings, school tours, corporate trips and our own group departures.

After you book

You get the e-ticket and the fare rules in writing. We remind you when web check-in opens and help with any schedule change the airline makes.