Departures: Nice and cheap

AFTER the collapse of the French specialist Euro Express, an important source of cheap flights to the south of France seemed to have been lost. However, this week Allegro Holidays announced the setting up of Bluebird Express (0444 235678), with flights to 18 destinations in France and Italy - including what it claims is the lowest fare ( pounds 129) to Nice.

It offers daily flights to Nice from Gatwick and Heathrow on British Airways, British Midland and Inter European.