short-haul

The second runway would be used for short haul flights, with capacity also freed up for more long-haul services from the main runway.

Its advocates tout it as far more efficient than short haul flights, high-speed rail and freight trucks.

Wizz Air, which is based in Hungary, operates low-cost short haul flights in Europe.

Even then, they are likely to be confined to short haul markets, at least to begin with.

They must also consider the impact on truck drivers: They aim to make long-haul drivers obsolete, but they will need more drivers for the short haul.