Passengers are forced to pay at least 13 for a short-haul flight and 73 for a long-haul journey.

We're clear about what we want: a similar time zone, a short-haul flight.

It said there would be no change to the short-haul flight surcharge, which will remain at 20 for a return flight.

Short-haul flight air tax was 6.72 lower a passenger than on longer ones.

The tax on an economy short-haul flight will increase to 11 this year and 12 next year, compared with 5 two years ago.

It has had to make drastic cuts to routes and staff to fend off the challenge from budget airlines, especially on short-haul routes.

During previous strikes, airlines have kept aircraft in service by cutting the number of turnarounds on short-haul routes.

Back in the real world, high-speed rail links may be a better answer for the short-haul routes a third runway would serve.

Long-haul staff receive several thousand pounds more than those working short-haul routes.

It said it wants the planes to be carrying passengers on short-haul routes within ten to 20 years.