Finding cheap flights for winter sun holidays

The new winter timetable is about to take effect where traditionally airlines cut the number of routes on offer for this quieter trading period however with the current economic conditions many were worried if it would spell the end of cheap flights.

Well fear not as this year as while airlines have cut back on many routes they are offering new routes to many winter sunshine locations with many operators competing on the same routes then cheap flights will still be available this year as they fight to fill their capacity.

Tel Aviv

The Israeli city of Tel Aviv is a laid-back place which loves to party so will popular with those in their 20's and 30's. There are many historical and religious sightseeing opportunities in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is only around one days travel away. Enjoy winter sunshine and find cheap flights from early November as the route starts to be serviced by the no frills airlines from Luton joining the route from Manchester. Prices are set to be around 50% cheaper than offered by the full-service airlines.

The Canaries

This will be your best holiday destination for finding the cheapest flights away for winter. One of the major no frills airlines based in Ireland will begin offering cheap flights to Gran Canaria and Lanzarote from nine UK airports as well as five more routes to Tenerife. This means The Canaries are better served this year so should actually be possibly to get cheaper flights than last year. Especially as the airlines are targeting the more profitable routes so consumers should benefit from the increased competition. A quick search and you can get a return flight in November from around £60.

The Canaries offers fantastic big beaches, beautiful mountain scenery and if you are into your water sports then there is windsurfing.

Government Air Passenger Duty

If you fly no frills we are used to being aware of hidden charges however this time it's the government. The Government Air Passenger Duty tax will take effect from November 1st. The tax will add £1 to short-haul flights, an economy flights to the Caribbean will mean an extra £10 per person and for longer flights such as to Australia it will £15 per person.

Bear this in mind that it will need to be included when looking for cheap flights .