And five euros per person per sector credit card handling charge although its only one CC transaction, or €40 to reprint a boarding card, isn't robbery.....?
Prepaid Mastercard. Print Boarding Pass. No Fines, no fees.
It's a business model, to extract as much money through 'ancillary revenues' from each customer possible. Whether you agree with it or not, they will still do it and frankly I don't think they care. However if you are wise, you can still get really low fares.
When people ask me about FR, I always say it's a special case, unlike any other airline. Treat with caution and make sure you stick to the rules. If you don't want the 'stress', fly with someone else.......
