Flybe: Newcastle to Pau

The carrier: Flybe

About

Flybe has emerged as a budget airline to watch. Flybe is now Europe’s largest regional low-cost airline. The UK-based low-cost carrier acquired most of British Airways' BA Connect routes in 2007, and currently operates a dense route map in and out of the UK, with especially good connections to destinations in France.

Most notable about Flybe: its connections to out-of-the-way corners of the British Isles that don't get a lot of low-cost air traffic, like Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey. Flybe operates out of more UK airports than any other airline.

Upside

Recently expanded network has yielded impressive destination list. Lots of new airplanes.

Downside

Booking over the phone is extremely expensive. In general, there are many hidden fees and charges.  Some of these include a booking fee of €5, as well as a credit card supplement (€1.50), and a charge for seating.  All tickets are non-refundable. 

Baggage

* Carry-on: Up to 10 kg of hand luggage.
* Checked: Depending on your class (economy, economy plus), you are allowed between 20-30 kg of stuff. Anything over this is charged €14 per kilo for the first three kilos and then €17 for between 4-6 kilos.  After that the charge is €23. 

* Please visit Flybe’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You can pre-book seats up to 24 hours before the flight departs. You may pre-assign your seat for €8 per flight per sector and €22 for bulkhead and exit row seats.  Once seats have pre-booked and paid for the charges are non-refundable.

Check-in and Ticketing

Online check-in is available at most airports from 36 hours to 1 hour before departure. 

Departure: Newcastle, United Kingdom (NCL)

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Arrival: Pau, France - Pau Pyrénées (PUF)

Pau Pyrénées Airport or "Aéroport Pau Pyrénées" is a small airport near the Pyrénées mountains serving Pau, France.

Location: The airport is located 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of Pau.

Transport:

- Rail: The Idelis shuttle bus runs a direct hourly service to Pau train station from Pau Airport (except on Sundays and public holidays). For more information visit their Web site.

- Bus: The "Proxilis 20" route links Pau-Pyrenees Airport to Pau town centre and Pau train station. Departures from Pau-Pyrenees Airport leave every hour from 7:40 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. The IIDELIS bus stop is located to the right as you exit the terminal building.

- Taxi: Taxi service is available to and from the airport and the Pau city center.

Services: The information desk located on the ground floor and can help travelers with baggage services, lost property, messages and tourist information. There is also an airport restaurant and shop that sells regional produce year-round, including foie gras. Other facilities include a first-aid center, a bank and an ATM.