The reason why some airports are cheaper to fly from than others
The IndependentSign 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. Read our privacy policy “Why must we travel to Manchester or Gatwick to get the best deals on flights and holidays?” wonders David Wilson, a reader from the West Midlands. In a correctly calibrated world, a flight or package holiday from Gatwick to, say, the Greek island of Corfu, would always be slightly cheaper than one from Birmingham, because of the added distance from the Midlands airport. Having said that, in any other country an airport like Birmingham’s for a city of that size would be seen as a credit to the region – with a good spread of European destinations and services to key hubs including Istanbul and Dubai.
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