budgetairline
nounUK /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈeəlaɪn/
US /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈerlaɪn/
A budget airline is a company that sells cheap plane tickets by giving you fewer extras.
We flew on a budget airline to save money, but we had to pay extra for our bags.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An airline that keeps costs low by charging separately for things like food, luggage, and seat choice.
The budget airline charges for every snack and even for a glass of water.
3. A company offering very low base fares, often to less busy airports.
That budget airline flies to a small airport an hour away from the city.
4. A carrier known for basic service and tight seating in exchange for low prices.
On the budget airline, the seats were cramped but the fare was unbeatable.