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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

How much? Why is British Airways charging 70 times more than Ryanair from Edinburgh to London?

In terms of demand for travel, Friday 20 June is an unremarkable day. Should you wish to fly from Edinburgh to London, you are spoilt for choice – and low fares.

Ryanair is currently selling its morning flight from the Scottish capital to Stansted for £17 one way – a fare that helps explain why rail firms have not captured the entire London-Edinburgh route from planes.

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