When we plan our holidays, many of us tend to be very conscious of the price that we will pay. We look around for better deals, aiming to save money while also looking to have the most enjoyable time possible.

Many people look to shave those costs by reducing the price that they'll pay for accommodation, or maybe looking to eat out less during their holiday. There are also significant savings to be made when it comes to booking flights.

This is something that is coming into focus here in the UK, largely thanks to the rise of the budget airlines. These airlines aim to fly you to your chosen destination with a minimal amount of fuss and at a low price.

Many such airlines don't serve food onboard the flight - they're all looking to cut costs and ensure that prices remain low.

One of the budget operators, Flybe, have been placing a lot of emphasis on using regional airports. We've seen this at our local airport - Southampton.

Most people in the country may not have even been aware that it's possible to fly to and from Southampton. It's not just possible - for many of us it's the most practical way of doing this.

Having an airport within a short drive or train journey is incredibly useful and especially so when the transport links are as good as they are to Southampton Airport. It helps, of course, that flight prices are low.

This combination of flight prices and convenience is seeing increasing numbers looking to travel from the airport. The list of available destinations seems to grow each year, meaning that we can quickly reach many parts of Europe.

It's a trend that looks set to continue and is one that many will be happy about. It's a relief not to have the hassle associated with using the larger London alternatives.

By taking a flight from Southampton you may find that it's possible to save time and money.