Travel Departures: Last-minute flights

Airline Ticket Network (0800 727747): Until 30 June, London or Manchester to Rio de Janeiro, pounds 505; until 30 April, London, Manchester or Glasgow to New Orleans, pounds 279.

Avro (0293 567916): 1 May, Manchester to Gerona, 7/14 nights, pounds 99; 5 May, Gatwick to Kavalla, 7/14 nights, pounds 149; 6 May, Gatwick to Naples, 7/14 nights, pounds 129; 9 May, Gatwick to Dalaman, 7/14 nights, pounds 139.

Flightbookers (071-757 2000): Until 30 April, Gatwick to Bangkok, pounds 399.

Virgin Holidays (0293 617181): 1-31 May, Gatwick to Orlando, 14 nights, pounds 289 including car hire (25 per cent discount for children).