The Bigger the Airport, the Better the Deal?
by Roger Wade
May 24th, 2006
There’s an old way of thinking that says the bigger the airport, the better the deal. And most of the time, we agree with this statement.
Take, for example, flights in and out of New York. It’s a big ol’ city, with three (!) nearby airports and millions and millions of residents. It’s also one of the biggest attractions for tourists from around the world – and at home in the United States. Since there are so many people coming – and going – from this city, there are often fare sales with flight carriers each trying to get an edge on the competition.
However, this sometimes happens in little markets too. We’re talking about Eugene, Oregon instead of Portland, or Huntsville, Alabama instead of Birmingham. These airports can sometimes be more expensive, but other times, you’d be surprised at the cost. This especially holds true when you’re flying a budget carrier. Think about European no-frills carriers that offer flights from one pound(!) each. Often times, they fly into smaller airports, located outside of the city, and save you some dough.
Right now in the North America, most of the time you’ll be better off heading into the big cities. But, it still doesn’t hurt to look. Sites like Kayak.com allow you to search nearby airports as well, with just one click. So check out the little guys the next time you’re heading on a trip.
