III. Passage Completion 10% 

    When customers choose which carrier to fly with, what they (57) is most likely tobe the price. In recent years, there has been a boom in the number of low-cost or budget airlines(58) around the globe. By offering their customers comparatively low (59) , thesecarriers have been gaining a growing share of the airline market, stealing business away fromtheir major (60) . With more people than ever before (61) the skies and with energyprices steadily ascending, budget airlines use all the tricks up their sleeve to stay competitive.(62) , budget airlines make no exception of one-way flights when it comes to reductions inrates whereas the major carriers offer discounts only for round-trip tickets. Moreover, budgetairlines encourage ticket purchase well in advance to ensure flights are filled up early byincreasing the rates as more tickets are sold. (63) the ticketing policies, the ticket pricebudget airlines offer includes (64) transportation, with such “frills” as in-flight meals,entertainment, and even blankets and pillows provided for an additional fee. However, in spiteof the exploding popularity, budget airlines receive criticisms. They have been accused of(65) , either compromising safety standards or employing inexperienced pilots. (66) , theproponents of budget airlines should remember the adage, “You get what you pay for.”
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