Long-haul flights are now CHEAPER than short-haul – with a trip to New York more affordable than Greece
by The Scottish Sun
The Scottish Sun— A TRIP across to Europe could actually be costing you more than your long haul holiday. Recent research has found that long-haul flights are nearly the same price as short-haul ones from the UK. Co
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