"Steve Firth" wrote in message
.. .

Although I live in the south, I refuse to use either Thiefrow or
Pratwick. I get a flight from my local airport to Schiphol and start
from there. For long-haul flights several carriers will include the
connecting flight in the ticket cost - often at no extra cost to me.

And I believe that parking at Southampton is reasonably priced as well.

I've had a few decent deals travelling via Schipol or CDG which were a lot
cheaper than a direct flight.
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Terry Harper
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