Off the beaten track

For many years, we have all enjoyed easy access to budget airlines that span the globe. Whether by accident or design, some of these budget airlines serve airports that are not only naturally off the grid for package tourism but are ones many holidaymakers have never heard of. Some, however, now say that the budget airline model of a sometimes “pin in the map” airport choice may not be sustainable in the longer term, as costs spiral with staff shortages continuing to cause problems.