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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

INSANE: The budget winter sun escapes still available as christmas airfares soar | Vintage Vibes

Open skies: the view from Playa Las Americas in Tenerife - (Simon Calder)

As travellers make the last-minute decision to fly away for Christmas, some airfares are soaring. British Airways still has economy seats from London to Sydney on 20 December, returning two weeks later – but the fare is £3,640.

On the same dates from Heathrow to Barbados, Virgin Atlantic has only Upper Class available, with a fare of £10,227 return. And a Gatwick-Malaga trip with easyJet is £425 return, including a large cabin bag.

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