Brits enjoy no-frills travel
Thu, 09 Mar 2006
British holidaymakers are opting to travel with no-fills airlines rather than mainstream carriers.
New figures show that both easyJet and Ryanair are benefiting from the growing trend of passengers to opt for travel that is basic and cheap.
easyJet carried a total of 2.37 million passengers in February – an increase of 9.4 per cent compared to figures in the same period last year. Meanwhile, Ryanair's passenger numbers rose 22 per cent to total 2.59 million for the same month.
However, more traditional airlines such as British Airways have failed to capitalise on this change in travel habits, with numbers increasing by just 0.8 per cent to a disappointing 2.52 million in February. The airline is now planning to reduce costs and overhaul services in order to tempt back passengers.
"This plan will make us fit for the future,' said BA's chief executive officer Willie Walsh.
He added: "Better management of our costs and having an absolute focus on customer needs will give us a lasting platform for success." 
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