European budget airlines abound: Vueling, Iberojet, AeroItalia, and we all know nothing beats a Jet2 holiday. Their fares are shockingly cheap, a perk made possible by starting with super-low base fares and charging for every possible add-on.

What are they like to fly? I tried three of the most popular ultrabudget options — Wizz Air, EasyJet and Ryanair — to find out.