Letters / Unable to get cheaper option
I was interested to read Mr Bjorn Sandison’s letter [‘No magic fix’, SN 27/2/17), explaining why our plane fares are high.
I take on board, and can appreciate, his explanation as to why there is “no magic fix”.
I would, however, like to ask why, when I am trying to make a short trip to Orkney to visit some sick family members, that I am unable to get the cheaper option because my stay is too short. I can’t see any feasible reason for this other than to wrest more money from me!
Linsey Nisbet
Keldahoul
Cullivoe, Yell
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