noun phrase · neutral
budget airline
UK/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈeəlaɪn/US/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈɛrlaɪn/BUD·get AIR·line
an airline that offers lower fares and charges extra for many services such as checked baggage or meals
Examples
“We flew with a budget airline to save money on the trip.”
“Budget airlines often charge extra for seat selection.”
“If you travel light, a budget airline can be a cheap option.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although budget airlines cut costs by offering fewer extras, they make long-distance travel affordable for many students.”
Collocations
- fly with a budget airline
- budget airline fares
Word family
Common mistakes
cheap airline→budget airline
low budget airline→budget airline
Say it for a higher band
5cheap airline→6low-cost airline→7+budget airline
Synonyms
low-cost airline
Easily confused
low-cost airline
“The report analysed the growth of low-cost airlines across Europe.”
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