Twenty five years ago so called experts said that Glasgow flights to Europe were unsustainable and that if you wanted get a flight from Glasgow to a European destination you would have to fly via London, Manchester or Birmingham.
The only alternatives for flights to European destinations whilst missing out the airports in England was to travel via Dublin for flights to North America or via Amsterdam for flights to destinations in Eastern Europe to Australia.
Today the previous flight options are still there but fortunately so are many new direct flights from Glasgow than ever before. The new low cost airlines are offering travellers more destinations and cheaper airfares. People no longer think of travel as a luxury as they now travel to more destinations and more often but for shorter durations.
The massive increase in access to the internet has helped as without this cheap way of selling flights the costs would be higher for the airline which would result in higher airfares.
With greater access to more and more European cities offering new experiences for the traveller combined with cheaper living costs there, people can afford to travel and the growth in city breaks has been huge.
Wasting part of your holiday sitting in a transfer lounge whilst you wait for a connecting flight is no longer a necessity when you can get direct flights from Glasgow.
Searching for the best deal is easy thanks to the internet. You can compare flight prices and find the best flight from Glasgow. All you have to do is repeat the process for your accommodation and you have your own cheap short break from Glasgow.
The cheap flights have also brought foreign visitors to the Glasgow area to shop. From around late October to mid-December flights from the Scandinavian countries arrive to save money on Christmas gifts and enjoy a day out in Glasgow.
Next time you plan to go away for a short break don?t discount the idea of travelling to a European City. With a cheap direct flight from Glasgow and low cost hotels it could be cheaper than you think.
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