An airline is slashing prices for one-way fares on 42 routes at Gatwick.
British Airways is cutting fares on all its one-way shorthaul flights to take on no-frills airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair.
Business leaders have welcomed the move, saying it will bring more passengers to Gatwick and give more options to business travellers.
The new lowest single fares from Gatwick to Manchester or Bordeaux will become £29 inclusive but the move will not affect return fares.
Mark Froud, chief executive of Sussex Enterprise, said:
"This is very good news for the business community.
"Given BA's route network we hope they hold to their word and that this is for the long-term and not a short term gimmick."
Monday, April 24, 2006
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