How to avoid hidden airline and airline fees, from bag drop deadlines to printing boarding passes

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Check-in/bag drop deadlines One hour before all long-haul flights from any airport; and all flights from London Gatwick, Amsterdam, Antalya, Berlin, Dalaman, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan Malpensa, Palma and Paris CDG. The airline stresses: “To save time, money, and avoid this charge, passengers may check in on the website or mobile app, bring a printed or digital boarding pass, pre-purchase all products, and self-tag their bag.” Check-in/bag drop deadline One hour for all flights. If you have not checked in online, there is no fee for doing so at the airport: “Present yourself for check-in no later than the minimum check-in time shown on your itinerary or at least 2 hours before your departure time, whichever is the earlier.” Check-in/bag drop deadline 40 minutes at all airports. Wizz Air “Online check-in is available from 30 days up to 3 hours before the scheduled departure time if you have purchased a seat during your booking,” says Wizz Air.