Simon Calder, also known as The Man Who Pays His Way, has been writing about travel for The Independent since 1994. In his weekly opinion column, he explores a key travel issue – and what it means for you.
Twenty years ago this week, a new British airline was launched: Jet2, based at Leeds Bradford airport. Few observers, including me, rated its chances. The UK skyscape seemed clear enough. Two big low-cost airlines had their main bases in Britain: easyJet and Ryanair, with easyJet at the time in the ascendant.
