THE PRICE OF FLYING

Do you get what you pay for on budget airlines?

Lois and Chip are planning a trip to Malaysia.

I’m getting excited about our trip to Kuala Lumpur! Did you book tickets yet, honey?

Funny you should mention that. I’m actually looking at airline prices now.

Great minds think alike. But please tell me you’re avoiding the budget airlines.

Why? We could save a couple hundred dollars each travelling on a low-cost carrier.

But they lack the things that make for a comfortable flight.

You never used to care about comforts.

I always took it for granted. Do you remember out last budget flight? We spent eight hours in seats that didn’t even recline!

Oh, I remember. You kept hitting your knees on the seat in front of you!

It wasn’t funny! Do you want me to go through that again?

I’ll avoid that particular airline. KL is less than two hours away by plane. We can sacrifice a little comfort for a cheaper flight, right?

But what if, for some reason, our flight gets cancelled? Most major airlines partner with other airlines that can help when those situations arise. But low-cost carriers don’t.

Language Lab
budget adj.
low in price : suitable for someone who is on a budget
- budget airlines
- This budget travel agent can offer really cheap tickets for our flight.
- The budget hotel is surprisingly clean and comfortable.

carrier n.
a company that moves people or goods from one place to another
- Japan Airlines is the national carrier of Japan.
someone or something that carries something: such as a : mail carrier
- Jack, the mail carrier in our neighborhood, is always energetic and friendly.

recline v.
to lie or lean back in a relaxed way
- The first-class seats on this carrier recline almost like beds.
- Chuck reclined the seat in his car and took a nap.

arise v.
if a problem or difficult situation arises, it begins to happen:
- You have to be prepared when the opportunity arises.
- If any problems arise when you're using the software, don't hesitate to contact us.