Budget air travel is a brilliant way to see the world without breaking the bank. How can resist the sight of a flight for £1, or even better, for just one penny? However, these offers do come with their own special kind of price, which is often extracted in irritation. A budget flight can reward the pocket but it can also severely tax the nerves. 

There are three easy ways of reducing the irritation of budget travel. The first is simply not to care where you sit. Yes, you can pay extra for priority boarding, or queue to make sure you get on board quickly: but you can also chill out, read a magazine, and sit in the aisle seat for a couple of hours without being next to your partner or travelling friend. It's not the end of the world. 

Secondly, a website that lets you compare flights means that you will save yourself from the supreme frustration of paying more for the same flight. Checking online will give you peace of mind by guaranteeing your flight is as cheap as possible. 

Thirdly, it is very important to make sure you check in online in advance of your flight, and print off boarding cards in advance. Some unscrupulous companies will charge you are much as £20 just to print out your boarding card at the airport, and more for checking in. Putting in a little advance preparation will make your budget journey a lot less stressful.