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Photo: Get Out Your Scale - European Airline Fees Get Weighty

Posted on: Thursday, 22 October 2009, 15:39 CDT

BOSTON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SmarterTravel®, a comprehensive travel advice resource for the budget-conscious traveler, today urged travelers to take advantage of great deals to Europe while being careful to understand all fees associated with traveling internationally. The SmarterTravel European Airline Fee Guide helps travelers to understand the overall cost of their trips.

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"Fall in Europe brings comfortable weather and fewer crowds, and right now, there are some great deals for travelers to take advantage of," said Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel. "However, I caution travelers to add those fees before you book, because it could change your ticket price significantly."

Top picks for European fall trips include:

• Paris and the Loire Valley, France: Air France Holidays unites the Eiffel Tower and museums of Paris with the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley in a six-night package starting at $1,589 per person
• Berlin, Germany: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall with a visit to a city bursting with history. Trips start at $689 per person
• Ireland: With Virgin Vacation's Irish Castle Experience, you can feel like a queen or king as you roam Ireland's countryside while staying in three castles along the way. A six-night package starts at $849 per person
• Norway, Denmark, and Sweden: Visit three unique cities in three different countries at one low price with a European Destinations' package starting at $919 per person
• Other deals are available for Lucerne, Switzerland; Venice, Italy; Warsaw and Krakow, Poland; Athens, Greece; Budapest, and Prague. Learn more
  

"With holiday prices inching up daily, $10 holiday travel surcharges, and capacity cuts, being aware of the most current airline fees is an important piece of the travel planning process right now," continued Banas. "To help international travelers, we have developed the European edition of Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide, which outlines every fee imaginable from checked bags to booking to the cost of an onboard soda."

Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide (Europe Edition) joins several other useful travel charts, including:

• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide, one-stop reference chart for every major airline fee from every major domestic carrier.
• Carry-On Bags: The Ultimate Guide, a chart detailing exactly which airlines allow what, from strollers to pets and, of course, carry-on size.
• Frequent Flyer Fees: The Ultimate Guide, a place to compare award fees from every major domestic airline in one place.
  

About SmarterTravel

SmarterTravel provides independent advice and analysis that helps travelers find the best deals and get the most value from their trips. SmarterTravel has an unbiased team of travel experts who analyze travel trends and offer money-saving strategies and travel tips. For more information and travel advice, visit http://www.smartertravel.com.

SmarterTravel is a division of Smarter Travel Media LLC. Smarter Travel Media operates http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.frequentflier.com, http://www.seatguru.com, and sites in the U.K.

SmarterTravel is a trademark of Smarter Travel Media LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2009 Smarter Travel Media LLC. All rights reserved

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