photograph courtesy of Xavi_Calvo 

A fellow Cheapo wrote us recently with this question:

“I’ve heard about these cheap flights (like $10 to fly from London to Florence!) that you can get around Europe. Your site seems really enthusiastic about these airlines, but a friend told me that you can only book them from Europe and you have to be European in order to fly them. Is this true?”

Sarah H, Ohio.

Thanks for you email, Sarah. Your friend obviously cares for you and is eager to help out with your travel plans. He or she is also dead wrong.

With very few exceptions, flights on European budget airlines (including industry leaders like easyJet, Germanwings, Ryanair, and Sky Europe) may be purchased by anyone using a credit card. The ability to purchase a flight is not restricted by nationality or location of purchase—after all, you’re booking these tickets over the Internet.

One of the best things about ticketless, budget airlines is that, in most respects, they’ve made buying and flying easier than ever. So fly, fly, fly, Sarah!

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