TimmyW, I wouldn't disagree with that.
In the airports first couple of years I regularly flew with ThomsonFly (the budget airline, as it was then) to Spain or Amsterdam for £8 - £50. Now that Thomson has converted to charter, I would rather fly from EMA or LBA than pay £300 with Thomson. I think that Thomson ditching the budget brand has had a big impact on DSA, as prices increased dramatically.