Winter flight bargains

2008-09-22

British Airways, Virgin and Ryanair have all lauched bargain price seat sales in a bid to boost their flailing profits.

In a move which is clearly good news for the UK holiday maker, Ryanair is offering five million seats for £5 during October and November - including taxes and charges.

The airline, already renowned for its low cost flights, hopes the sale will bolster sales that traditionally flag between the end of the summer holidays and the beginning of the ski season.

And while the recent collapse of a number of cheaper airlines might suggest that the era of cheap flights is over, it seems Ryanair hopes to ride the downturn.

Meanwhile, both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have been offering cheaper seats in recent weeks, but claim they do so every year at this quieter time of year for the industry.