You’ve seen them on TikTok and on Instagram: people flying on the new generation of long-haul, low-cost airlines where the fares sound too good to be true. To an extent, airline food is airline food, and many folks already pack their own meals even on full-service airlines. These carriers can be a great deal if you go into them with the understanding that you’re paying low-cost fares, so you should expect a low-cost experience onboard. Home base: Tokyo (Narita, the airport an hour away from the city)Notable routes: Honolulu, LA, SF, San Jose (CA)Flies: Boeing 787sWhat you need to know: This is Japan Airlines’ low-cost arm. Home base: SingaporeNotable routes: Berlin-Athens (there’s a stopover in Athens), plus many useful connections into AsiaFlies: Boeing 787sWhat you need to know: This is Singapore Airlines’ low-cost arm, with connections across the region.

Source: CNN October 30, 2023 14:35 UTC