Neil 2008,
I completely agree. The price differential at times between Newcastle and other regionals on similar routes and timings with the same airline can be breathtaking (same for package holidays as well). In EZY's case, when you start comparing fares ex NCL with Stansted or Luton, it can be astonishing. I've also noticed that there can be a lot more of "sideways" promotions for the ex London flights (eg free ski carriage, etc,.). It would not be the first time that 2 or 3 of us have found it £100's of pounds cheaper to drive down to Luton or STN for a return GVA than direct from NCL, and with a greater choice of convenient flight times.