I have heard of Clickair. They’re fairly new, probably still surviving on initial investment capital. I can only tell you what I’d do myself if I were considering them. 1. Book only via credit card. If they don’t offer that option, then I don’t deal with them. If they go belly-up, you have purchase protection from MC or Visa. 2. Become familiar with alternate routes and transports—just in case. 3. Hope for the best. Europe’s 60 or so low-cost airlines have surprised even Stelios (Easyjet) and O’Leary (Ryanair), both predicted a “bloodbath” a few years back with so many low-cost airlines competing in European airspace. So far, there’s been relatively low numbers of consolidation and losses. Fingers crossed for Clickair.

Hmm… so in other words…. book, but leave my options open?

Clickair is the lowcost subsidiary of Iberia. I just flew them from Barcelona to Frankfurt yesterday and everything was fine. Check-in was quick & easy, the carry-on allowance was 20kg, the plane was relatively new, and crew was good. I did have to pay to check a bag, and the legroom was pretty miniscule – I’m a not very long-legged 5’10” (1.78m) and my knees were always hitting the seat in front of me. I paid to upgrade to a premium seat but it didn’t buy me any extra legroom, I just got to sit in the first few rows. The only way it would be worth the upgrade in terms of extra legroom is if you can get a seat in the first row. All in all, a budget option on par with others I’ve flown.

I have used this airline several (3) times. The service was good. The company belongs to Iberia Lineas Aereas.