Originally Posted by
cannylad
I flew EK17 in March in F (miles upgrade) and I live about 4 miles from BHX and had no excess to pay. Surely the 70 miles is as the crow flies, not the actual driven mileage?
That is indeed correct.
I travelled from BHX to Eccles, Manchester which is 101 miles from BHX. It cost me an additional £22 or so.
The driver mentioned that BHX to MAN was just about possible within the 70 mile radius - as the crow flies - without charge.