Budget carriers can give you an unexpected bonus

GIRONA, Spain — Many European backpackers on a budget have braved the world of the "budget" airline. As if draconian bag fees and cramped seating weren't enough, many budget carriers serve satellite airports, dumping passengers far from their ultimate destinations. That means more time and euros spent on buses, trains and taxis.

By Charles J. Johnson, Tribune Newspapers

November 27, 2012