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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Half-term air fares on budget airlines soar to unprecedented levels as Geneva flights sell for £1,300

Simon Calder

Half-term air fares have soared to unprecedented levels as pent-up demand combines with a reduced supply of flights.

On the benchmark link from London Gatwick to Geneva, easyJet departures on Saturday 11 February between 7am and lunchtime are selling at £606 one-way, with inbound early afternoon services a week later at £730. The total for a return trip of less than 900 miles is £1,336 – excluding baggage.

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