Bee on board or miss out?

On buzz, the newest airline of the millennium, which has just taken off.

Who are the proud parents?

KLM uk.

The sky's the limit?

Milan, Berlin and Paris are the most popular honeypots, with Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lyons and Vienna not far behind and others to follow on March 27.

More major players?

Second division but still vital to the game: Helsinki, Marseilles, Hamburg and Bordeaux.

Not quite my holiday choices.

Fear not. New routes to Toulouse on March 26, and Jerez and Montpelier on April 1 give better access to beaches.

No booking until then?

You can book now to all destinations, by phone (0870 240 7070) or over the internet (www.buzzaway.com).

If I've time for a litany of fares, restrictions, etc . . .

It's surprisingly simple. Done deal or Open deal.

Done? Someone else has paid?

You wish. But this is the cheaper of the two fare types, a return fare with restrictions and four pricing tiers.

Has Paris been Done to death?

No, there's plenty of space. Return Done deals to Charles de Gaulle airport cost £60, £80, £100 and £120.

So I wouldn't buzz into some secondary airport miles from town?

No, directly into the primary airport, whatever your destination.

For cheap, read inflexible?

As always. Whereas Open dealers can cancel up to two hours prior to departure, and a credit will be held for up to six months.

Are Open deals also reduced to tiers?

Yes, there are three one-way prices, with £10 between each. Single to Paris costs £99-119.

Where can I buy tickets?

You don't. Travel is ticketless and bookings are confirmed by letter or fax.

The pay-as-you-go approach?

Which means you can add extras like lounge access and fastracking through security as and when you need it along the way.

How about eating as you go?

buzz provides snacks and full meals, both at the boarding gate and in flight. From £3.50 for a sandwich to £7 for a full meal.