bluemooner September 11, 2017 21:15

In May 1977, I went to visit my soon to be in laws in Durban (from Manchester). The cost of the return economy ticket was £416. Air France have just sent me an e mail saying if I want to travel in November it is £460.

According to the inflation tables £100 in 1977 is worth £585 today. That would make the ticket cost around £2400!

I think we have lost sight at the value for money we get when flying. You only have to look at the Inter City Rail fares to confirm this.