Many of us love the thought of jumping into a plane and flying off to an exciting new destination. Having a great holiday is even a necessity for some of us, as we look to get away from the stresses of work and normal life. But how can we get holidays that are both cheap and fun

The rise of the budget airlines has certainly helped in this respect. Having introduced cheap fares to a number of different destinations, they've faced more traditional operators to respond too. The result has been that prices have now fallen considerably on many routes.

The impact has probably been greatest at regional airports. Many of these local airports were not used very frequently in the past and they tended to be associated with private individuals who were looking to hire complete planes. The scene has now changed and the regional airports are often at the heart of cheaper flights.

On the face of it, this sounds like great news for passengers. As well as being cheap, flights from these airports tend to be more convenient too. That's because you can avoid the hassle of making your way to a larger airport and can often cut quite a bit off your journey time. It all sounds like good news and seems to make sense.

So why aren't more people using regional airports? That's a question that many people within the aviation industry are asking and the answer seems to be that many people simply aren't aware of the great flight deals that are on offer. Have you ever looked at the options available from your local airport?

By looking for flights from a regional airport you could be getting a much cheaper holiday and one that offers convenience too. They're worth checking out the next time that you're planning a holiday