Government players and foreigners wishing to invest in the Hungarian countryside are paying ever more attention to Hungary's smaller airports. Discount airlines have recently begun appearing in increasing numbers at city airports, while ministers and other professionals reconsider the role of various air strips to engage the economy's rockets. According to SkyEurope data, the number of travelers using discount airlines could
double by 2010, and the battle for these travelers will be won by those offering quality services. Countryside airports could play a major role in the fight.