Vueling

Upside
Nice destination tally in an appealing brand. Friendly and energetic cabin crew and staff.

Downside
Recently found itself in financial trouble.

About
Spanish budget airline Vueling flies to 25 destinations. Its main hubs are Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. 13 of Vueling's destinations are within Spain; the airline also flies to six Italian cities, two French cities, as well as to Athens, Lisbon, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

Though Vueling had a very turbulent 2007, it remains a favorite for its easy pricing system and its brand aesthetics, which are bright, appealing, and fun.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One piece of carry-on luggage, not to exceed 10 kg.
* Checked: Up to 23 kg of luggage at the rate of €10 per bag. Over this, you will be charged €10 per kg. Note that you must pre-register your checked luggage in advance of your flight. Otherwise, a penalty fee (€20) applies for each unregistered bag.

Seating
You can quickly and easily choose a seat once you've booked your flight on-line. "XL" seats with more legroom are available from €10 to €13, depending on the duration of the flight.

Fun Fact
Vueling was the first Spanish airline to allow customers to choose where they wish to sit at the time of booking.