Flying to alternative airports would only be an option for those travellers taking connecting flights though.

It is also an increasingly popular alternative airport to residents of the Washington, D.C., area.

Here are two examples of big savings with alternative airports.

Attempts to reach an alternative airport were unsuccessful, and the plane eventually ran out of fuel.

Beside using an alternative airport, another strategy is an airport that is not heavily used.

The most important drawback, though, is the limited selection of flights offered to and from the alternative airports.

He also hinted that the base might be considered for an alternative airport to Logan in Boston.

In 1936, the lake was almost used as an alternative airport.

Lower fares are sometimes available if employees surrender a bit of convenience by using alternative airports or airlines.

Additional options allow you to include alternative airports in your search or look for weekend flight combinations on a particular route.