bmibaby are the same as any other lo-co. If you know what your looking for and catch it at the right time, u can get a bargain.
The problem is, as already stated, they dont make it easy for you.
- The seat selection, you have to select yourself before they charge u. Don't select and you get a choice of whats left at check-in. There has been a massive increase of seat selection, or the airline themselves allocating seats amongst the charter carriers as well. Passengers are getting to check-in expecting a choice and are being split up, so more and more are prebooking and the airline is generating more revenue.
- APIS - with bmibaby needs to be entered after the booking process is complete on their website, if this is done there is no charge. They charge an "Admin" fee for it to be done at the airport.
- bmibaby dont offer bag drop desks. If you have hand luggage only, select Free online check-in and go straight through. If you have bags you must pay to attend the check-in desk. Cheaper if prebooked.
The £130 quoted is a base fair and lo-co's give you the option to personalise your flight if you wish.
bmibaby even have a link on their front page stating how to make your fares cheaper and their booking tips, what more could people want??
Plus its all in the terms and conditions that each and every passenger has to tick to book the flight. Whether anyone reads this or not is a risk passengers need to take.
As much as i dislike how lo-co's work, most offer good deals if done properly!